CT Technologist
Denmark, South Carolina
MUSC Health Bamberg-Barnwell Emergency & Imaging

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location: Denmark, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Perform CT scans and radiographic exams, producing computerized tomographic images of designated anatomical areas.
• Obtain patient history, explain routine procedures, and address patient concerns.
• Work schedule: Thursday through Saturday, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:30 PM to 7:00 AM).
• Participate in on-call rotation; weekend work may be required if shifts are unfilled during on-call periods.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography and CT (ARRT (R) (CT))
• Licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) in Radiography and CT (SCRQSA (R) (CT))
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience as a Radiology Technologist

Certifications & Training

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for adult critical care units and certain specialty areas.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for pediatric units except Pediatric OR.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as applicable.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) not required for ER RNs.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for Emergency Room.
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs if applicable.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required.
• Annual respirator medical clearance required for patient-facing staff.
• Facility-specific safety and HIPAA attestations required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (August 1 - March 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form.
• CBC and comprehensive metabolic panel required for sterile processing techs (not applicable here).

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility is an 11-bed free-standing Emergency Room with X-ray and CT capabilities.
• One multimodality tech per 12-hour shift.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Parking: Free.
• Dress code: Black pants and teal top.
• Local radius for travel: 60 miles.
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Attendance policy: More than two missed shifts without valid documentation during a 13-week contract may lead to contract review or cancellation.
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams.

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge processing may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start clinical duties without it.
• Facility requires submission of all required documents at time of application.
• Orientation modules must be completed before starting; failure to complete results in being sent home.
• Fit testing for respirators will be done onsite during orientation.
• All certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; expiring certifications must be renewed prior to start.
• Employment history verification required for last 3 clinical employers.
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures.

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