X-ray Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Job in Columbia, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: X-ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 PM to 7:00 AM), Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On Call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, floating required per facility policy to other units/campuses based on census and qualifications
• Charting System: Epic experience required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred; 1 year accepted only if full-time experience at a Level 1 trauma and Children’s Hospital with demonstrated OR and Fluoroscopic study experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (i.e., prior travel experience required)
• Level 1 Trauma & Children’s Hospital experience required for 1-year candidates

Licensure & Certifications

• License: Must have active South Carolina Radiologic Quality Standards Act (SCRQSA) license; pending licenses not accepted
• Required Certifications:

  • ARRT (R) – Registered Radiologic Technologist
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA, RQI, or ARC only; must be instructor-led (no online-only cards accepted)
• Additional Skills/Certifications:

  • Skilled in acute care imaging including ER, ICU, NICU, PICU, and OR
  • Proficient in bedside/portable X-ray, trauma imaging, C-arm procedures, and fluoroscopic studies (e.g., barium swallow/esophagram)
  • Ability to perform all aspects of X-ray independently and adapt to equipment-specific training as needed

Scheduling & Policies

• RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: Must be submitted with application; approval required by facility
• Call Off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Locals Accepted: Yes, subject to radius rule
• Accept First-Time Travelers: No

Facility Highlights

• Regional acute care teaching hospital with 641 licensed beds
• Designated Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Part of South Carolina’s largest nonprofit healthcare system
• Offers advanced specialty programs and professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background Checks: 7-year background check within 12 months of start required, including SS trace, aliases, state/county searches, FACIS Level 3, sex offender, and international searches if applicable
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers: TB (True 2-step PPD or equivalent), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or exemption (seasonal)
• Fit Mask: Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements
• Orientation & Testing:

  • Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
  • Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG/arrhythmia tests) required within 72 hours of receiving login info; two attempts allowed
• Floating Policy: Must be signed by all clinical candidates; expires annually
• Compliance Checklists: Must be completed and signed by candidates and agencies

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Floating to other units is required as per facility policy
• Epic charting experience is mandatory
• All certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of assignment start
• Candidates must be prepared for night shifts on weekends (Friday-Sunday)
• Facility does not accept pending licenses or background checks as placeholders

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel contract position as an X-ray Tech in Columbia, SC.