Radiation Therapist
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Job Description

• Position: Radiation Therapist
• Must adhere to Prisma Health Floating Policy:

  • Agency staff may be required to float to other units or campuses within the health system based on census needs.
  • Floating will only occur to units where the staff member is qualified and has demonstrated/documented competencies.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated in the data (default to highest if conflicting; none specified here)
• No mention of prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support):

  • Required for various units including RRT, CRT, Telemetry, ER, ICU, CCU, Stepdown, PACU, Cath/IR, L&D, Observation Unit, etc.
  • Must be AHA or ARC certified; RQI accepted.
  • Certification must not expire within 30 days of start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support):

  • AHA, RQI, or ARC only.
  • Must be instructor-led (no online-only courses).
  • Certification must not expire within 30 days of start.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support):

  • Required for Pediatric Units, ER, PACU.
  • AHA or ARC only; RQI accepted.
  • Certification must not expire within 30 days of start.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program):

  • Required for NICU, Pediatrics, and infants (check cost center for specifics).
  • AHA only, advanced NRP required.
  • Certification must not expire within 30 days of start.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course):

  • Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER travelers.
  • Certification must not expire within 30 days of start.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring):

  • AWHONN required as applicable.
• Tech Certification (National):

  • Must be current and valid within 30 days of start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement:

  • HIPAA form verifying OSHA/TJC training required; expires annually.
• State License Verification:

  • Primary source verification required with no pending actions.
  • License must not expire within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification:

  • Must show all licenses and authorization to work in South Carolina.
• IV Certification:

  • Required for LVN/LPN candidates.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI:

  • Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs.
  • Certification must be valid for entire assignment length.
• NIH Stroke Certification:

  • Required annually for ICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, SICU, MICU, Telemetry, Stepdown, ER, Pediatric ER, PACU, Observation Unit, LTACH, IR, Endoscopy, and Med Surg units.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute):

  • Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health.
  • Certification must not expire within 30 days of start.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., STABLE for L&D and NICU, Lactation Certificate for Women's RN candidates).

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam:

  • Required annually for positions that dispense medication (RNs, LVNs, Pharmacists/Techs).
• Color Blind Testing:

  • Required for nurses in Emergency Department, Pediatric ER, and MLTs/MLSs.
• Competency Exams (Core Parts I, II, III):

  • Must be updated annually and cannot expire within 90 days of start.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication):

  • Required for RNs in certain units (Telemetry, Critical Care, PACU, Cath Lab, ER, etc.).
  • Passing score is 84%; two attempts allowed.
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement:

  • Must be signed and renewed annually.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start required.
  • Must include SS trace, all aliases, all states/counties lived/worked in last 7 years.
  • Federal searches required for Home Health Care, PACE, Hospice.
  • FACIS III search required.
  • International searches if candidate lived/worked outside US in last 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG Checks:

  • Required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter.
• Fingerprinting:

  • Required for certain professionals without 12 months proof of residency.
  • WV fingerprinting required if candidate lived/worked in WV in last 7 years.
• Education Verification:

  • Highest level of education must be verified; diplomas not accepted as placeholders.
• OFAC Sanctions List Search:

  • Required for all new/pre candidates.
• Drug Testing:

  • 5-panel drug screen required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Physical Exam:

  • Physician’s statement within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for high-risk areas).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start.
  • Annual TB questionnaire.
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required by deadlines.

Orientation & Training

• Online Orientation Modules:

  • Must be completed within 72 hours of assignment.
  • Facility will not clear nurse to start until modules are complete.
• Pre-Assignment Testing:

  • Must be completed within 72 hours of receiving testing information.
  • Two attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation.
• Fit Mask (Respirator Fit Test):

  • Completed onsite during orientation for clinical candidates.

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, specific background and quality requirements).
• Floating policy requires flexibility to work in different units as needed.
• Certifications and licenses must be current and valid throughout the assignment.
• Compliance with all background, health, and competency requirements is mandatory for clearance and continued employment.

This position offers a structured Monday-Friday schedule with a defined contract length of approximately 3 months, requiring a qualified Radiation Therapist to work within a multi-unit health system with floating responsibilities.