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

Job Opportunity: CT Scan Tech

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Sunday - Tuesday, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Caseload: Approximately 6 scans per hour
• On-call: Yes, rotation with staff
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs; floating to sister facilities required
• Radiation Badge: Must be provided by the agency (not provided by facility)

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Minimum 6 months Level 1 Trauma experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT RT (R) (CT) certification
• SCRQSA (R) (CT) certification

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: Nights and weekends only, one-time payment for parking pass

Important Notes

• Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, Social Security Card, Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment verifications
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, with annual TB questionnaire
• Color blindness test prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Radiation exposure attestation for those requiring radiation badge
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Passport-style photo for badge required before start

Additional Certifications (if applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required
• IV Therapy certification - for select LPNs if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for ER units

Summary

This CT Scan Tech travel contract position requires a minimum of 6 months trauma experience with preference for 1 year in CT technology, including Siemens equipment experience. Candidates must hold appropriate certifications and a South Carolina license at start. The role involves 3 twelve-hour shifts weekly with on-call and floating responsibilities. Compliance with extensive health, background, and documentation requirements is mandatory. The facility is a large teaching hospital with a Level 1 Trauma center designation.

Note: Radiation badge must be supplied by the agency and is required for this role.