Radiation Therapist
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Job Description

• Provide radiation therapy services.
• Must be willing to float to other units or campuses as needed based on census, but only to areas where qualified and competent.
• Floating is a requirement for all contracted staff.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiation Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiation Therapist experience
• Radiation Therapist experience within the last year

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Proof of identity and eligibility to work (I9 or attestation).
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required ASAP for computer access and must be carried on duty.
• Background check: 7-year history within 12 months of start, including state and county searches for all places lived/worked in last 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter.
• Fingerprinting may be required if applicable (e.g., if lived/worked in certain states).
• Education verification of highest level completed.
• OFAC Sanctions List Search required for all new candidates.
• Drug screening within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working/floating in 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 (not required for remote workers)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment.
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and arrhythmia tests) required within 72 hours of receiving login information; two attempts allowed.
• Badge photo required prior to start.
• Floating policy acknowledgment required annually.
• Compliance checklists and contractor acknowledgments must be completed and signed.

Additional Notes

• Facilities are latex-free; latex allergies are acceptable.
• Respirator fit testing will be completed onsite during orientation.
• Candidates must have stable internet and computer access for online modules and testing.
• Candidates should not multitask or leave testing windows idle to avoid automatic failure.
• Documentation must be verifiable with clinic name/address and patient identifiers.
• Some certifications and trainings may have associated costs to the candidate.

This position requires a dedicated Radiation Therapist ready to work in a dynamic environment with floating responsibilities and strict compliance standards.