Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Facility: Prisma Health Richland Hospital
• Hospital System: Prisma Health Palmetto Health
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Total Hours per Week: 40
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday with rotating call for nights and weekends
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days, rotating start and end times
• On-Call Requirements: Yes, includes weekends

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Certifications:

  • SCRQSA
  • ARRT (N) or NMTCB
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - must be AHA or ARC certified
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for specific units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - required for NICU and L&D
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - required for ER and Pediatric ER
  • STABLE - required for L&D and NICU RN Travelers
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - required for ER/ED and Behavioral Health RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification - required for various units
  • IV Certification (for LPN/LVN/Other) - required for all LPN/LVN candidates

• Licenses:

  • State License Verification - must show no pending action against the license
  • NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Additional Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year criminal check required
• Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen required annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical Exam
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
  • Flu vaccine documentation or medical/religious exemption
• Training: Completion of online modules and pre-assignment testing required before start date

Compliance and Documentation

• Documentation: Various forms and certifications must be submitted, including badge photo, compliance checklists, and training attestations.
• Annual Training: Required for various competencies, including OSHA training and age-specific care.

Notes for Candidates

• Certifications must not expire within 30 days of the start date.
• Proof of completion for certifications must be actual cards/certifications, not just certificates of completion.
• Candidates must be prepared for a rigorous compliance process, including timely submission of all required documents and certifications.

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel/contract position in Columbia, South Carolina.