CT Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 3 consecutive 12-hour day shifts (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities
• Daily caseload varies by shift and location

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT RT (R) (CT) certification
• SCRQSA (R) (CT) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience with Siemens CT equipment

Equipment Used

• Siemens Force - Somaris 7
• Siemens Go.top - Somaris 10
• Siemens Somatom Definition - Somaris 7

Facility & Work Environment

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top and black bottom
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends; one-time $20 parking pass

Health & Safety Requirements

• Radiation badge required and must be obtained prior to starting clinical work
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray follow-up
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (documentation deadline applies)

Compliance & Documentation

• Background check within 1 year including: SSN trace, county checks outside SC, SC statewide, sex offender registry, national criminal, and FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Driver’s license and social security card copies required
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application for approval
• Floating to sister facilities may be required within scope of practice

This position is ideal for CT Technologists with trauma experience and Siemens CT equipment familiarity seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.