X-Ray Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On Call: No
• Floating: Required per facility policy; may float to other units/campuses based on census and only to units where qualified and trained
• Charting System: Epic experience required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• 1 year accepted if full-time experience at a Level 1 trauma and Children’s Hospital with demonstrated OR and Fluoroscopic study experience
• Experience in acute care imaging including ER, ICU, NICU, PICU, and OR
• Skilled 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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in South Carolina
• Radiology Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ARRT (R) certification
• BLS certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• X-Ray Technician experience
• Experience with Epic

Candidate Requirements

• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepting first-time travelers
• Locals Accepted: Yes, subject to radius rule criteria
• Call Off Policy: Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start required
  • Includes social security trace, alias searches, state and county searches for all states/counties lived or worked in last 7 years
  • Federal and international searches as applicable
  • FACIS Level 3 and sex offender checks required
  • Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., WV residents)
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Immunizations and/or titers for TB, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap as required
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption required
• Competency and Training:

  • Must complete annual Core Parts I, II, and III training (including OSHA, patient safety, cultural diversity, etc.)
  • Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
  • Facility-specific online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
  • Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG/arrhythmia tests) required with 2 attempts allowed
• Photo ID: Passport-style badge photo required with specific background and quality standards

Skills Summary

• Proficient in acute care imaging environments including emergency and critical care units
• Experienced in trauma imaging and fluoroscopic procedures
• Able to work independently and adapt to different imaging equipment
• Comfortable floating to other qualified units as needed

Additional Notes

• All scheduling requests must be submitted with application and are subject to facility approval
• Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access and on-duty identification
• Facility is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 641 licensed beds
• No pending licenses or background checks accepted; all verifications must be current and complete prior to start
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for experienced X-Ray Technologists with acute care and trauma imaging expertise who are ready for a travel contract in South Carolina.