Radiology X-Ray Technologist
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Position Overview

• Perform radiographic procedures requiring strong knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology.
• Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, showing initiative and technical competency.
• Coverage includes OR, Orthopedics, Fluoroscopy, Inpatient, Outpatient, and ER.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8s) with on-call rotation including weekends.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required.

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Required Certifications:

  • ARRT (R)
  • SCRQSA (R)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • CPR
• Radiation badge is required and must be provided by the agency (facility does not provide).
• Fluoroscopy and OR experience required.

Facility & Work Environment

• Level III Trauma, Acute Care Hospital with 286 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Parking: Free.
• Scrub color: Teal top and black bottom.
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams.

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed hours with allowance for facility to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• On-call rotation includes weekends.

Licensure & Verification

• South Carolina state license required (primary source verification).
• Licensure must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions.
• NURSYS verification required for applicable licenses.
• All licensure and certification documents must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start date.

Required Background & Compliance Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Required searches include SSN trace, statewide, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable.
• 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 placeholders if needed.
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates required, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Fit mask testing done onsite during orientation; facial hair must be shaved or trimmed.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if low/negative titer)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if prior positive. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30). Flu declinations are not accepted.
• COVID vaccination is highly preferred but not required; declination form must be completed if not vaccinated.

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (pediatric OR candidates may use regular pharmacology exam if no pediatric experience).
• Competency exam required (pediatric OR candidates may use regular OR competency exam if no pediatric experience).
• Color blindness testing required prior to start.

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules and First Day Instructions (FDI) required prior to start.
• Modules take approximately 4-6 hours to complete for this location.
• Passport-style badge photo required before start.
• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system.
• Facility-specific job description must be signed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Radiation badges may take 5-7 days to process; candidates cannot start floor duties without the badge.
• Facility may accommodate local candidates on a case-by-case basis.
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response duties during hurricane season.

This position is ideal for X-Ray Techs with at least 1 year of experience, required certifications, and flexibility to work on-call shifts including weekends. Fluoroscopy and OR experience are essential.