Pediatric X-Ray Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech / Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Facility Type: Teaching Hospital, Magnet, Level 1 Trauma
Facility Size: 865 staffed beds
Shift:

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Holiday rotation included
• First week orientation on day shift before regular schedule begins
• On-call required (must respond within 1 hour when called)

  • On-call hours: Mon-Fri 7 PM - 7 AM; weekends 7 AM - 7 PM and 7 PM - 7 AM
  • On-call likely falls on weekends but may cover other days as needed

Floating:

• Floating within pediatric imaging locations on the same campus for critical staffing coverage may be required

Experience & Certifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Required Certifications/Licenses:

  • ARRT (R)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • South Carolina state license must be active prior to start
• Preferred Experience:

  • Operating Room (OR) experience
  • C-arm experience (training available)
  • O-arm experience (training available)
  • Trauma and pediatric experience preferred but not required
• Radiation badge required (must be provided by agency; facility does NOT provide)

Contract Length:

• 13 weeks

Work Radius & Locals:

• 60-mile radius rule applies
• Local candidates accepted at 10% less than posted rate

Orientation & Training:

• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules provided after clearance
• Modules typically take 2-6 hours depending on location

Uniform & Charting:

• Scrubs: Teal top / Black bottoms
• Charting system: Epic

Parking:

• Parking fee applies only for nights and weekends ($20 one-time pass)

Hurricane Season:

• June through November (peak August-September)
• All staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time
• Travelers advised not to start new assignments during hurricane season if this is a concern

Required Documentation & Compliance

Licensure & Verification

• South Carolina license must be active and unencumbered before start
• Primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification for RNs/LPNs as applicable
• Pending licenses must be resolved prior to start (walk-through/temp license option available under certain conditions)

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment
• Must include: SSN trace, county checks outside SC, SC 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

Certifications

• BLS (AHA or ARC) required for all clinical staff
• PALS required for all pediatric units (except Peds OR)
• ACLS required for adult critical care units and certain tech roles, not required for pediatric units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable (not required for ER RNs)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification required for ER staff
• IV Therapy certification required for select LPNs if applicable

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID vaccine not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Other Requirements

• Radiation badge must be obtained before starting clinical work; process may take 5-7 days
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology and OR competency as applicable
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses)
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be required to float to other pediatric imaging locations on the same campus for coverage
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Parking fee applies only for nights and weekends
• Orientation modules must be completed on a computer or laptop, not a cell phone
• Travelers must upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into the facility’s system prior to start
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travelers with facial hair may be required to shave for fit testing or provide their own PAPR device

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric imaging environment within a prestigious teaching hospital system. Candidates should be prepared for on-call responsibilities, floating duties, and compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements.