Interventional Radiology Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Neuro IR Tech

Location: Charleston, South Carolina Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer

Schedule and Workload

• Shift: 5x8 hour shifts, 7:00am-3:30pm (40 hours per week)
• Daily caseload: 4-5 per tech
• On-call: Every 5th weekend and one night per week; must live within 30 minutes during on-call
• Weekend requirement: N/A
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Float scope: Does not float within scope to meet facility needs. Does not float to sister facilities.

Requirements

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in South Carolina
• Interventional Radiology Technologist experience (2 years), with experience within the last year
• Experience working with Neuro patients
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ARRT (R)
• Radiation badge required; the agency must provide it. The facility does not provide radiation badges to travelers.
• Prior radiation exposure attestation, completed before start
• Primary source verification of licensure and certification
• Annual background check, plus EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start, plus an annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Fit test within 90 days of start, renewed annually (N95 small or regular only)
• Tdap, Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella documentation (vaccine or titer)
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption, due by the stated deadline
• Color blind test completed online before start
• Competency exam
• Two clinical references and a complete employment application that accounts for all gaps

Other Details

• Background: Accepts first-time travelers. Locals accepted case-by-case. 60-mile radius rule applies.
• Time off: All requested time off must be submitted at time of submission. Approval depends on manager and unit needs.
• Facility: Teaching hospital, Magnet, Level 1 Trauma, 865 staffed beds
• Scrubs: Provided by facility
• Charting: Epic
• Parking: Cost applies for nights and weekends only
• Orientation: Facility modules (about 2 hours, on a computer) must be completed before start, or the traveler will be sent home.
• Hurricane season: June through November, with August and September as peak months. Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time and should avoid confirming new or extended assignments during the season if that is a problem.