Location: Columbia, SC

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Day) (0 guaranteed hours)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform and process mobile X-ray exams using portable digital (DR) and computed (CR) radiography equipment and ensure images are clinically diagnostic
• Unload and transport portable X-ray equipment into facilities, setting up safely and efficiently for each exam
• Transmit images to Radiologists (and EKGs to Cardiologists when required) promptly and per protocol
• Perform EKGs as needed and ensure timely, accurate transmission for interpretation
• Scan and submit exam-related paperwork and billing documents daily to maintain clean records
• Maintain and perform routine checks on vehicle and radiography equipment to ensure reliability
• Communicate professionally and clearly with dispatch, management, peers, and facility staff
• Provide compassionate patient positioning and care while obtaining high-quality diagnostic images

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required (submit documentation)
• Active Driver's License required (submit documentation)
• Experience operating portable digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) systems
• Comfort performing EKGs and transmitting results when requested
• Ability to safely push/pull and maneuver equipment (50–100 lbs in typical scenarios)
• Strong clinical documentation and scanning skills to meet daily protocol
• Excellent professional communication and teamwork skills
• Limited licenses are not accepted — must meet required licensure standards

Education

• ARRT certification (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Mobile radiography best practices and portable X-ray operation
• Digital image acquisition (DR/CR) and image transmission workflows
• Patient positioning techniques to obtain diagnostic-quality images
• Clinical documentation, scanning, and submitting paperwork per protocol
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance basics for mobile service delivery
• Interacting professionally with facility staff, dispatch, and management
• Basic EKG acquisition and transmission knowledge (when applicable)
• Troubleshooting common equipment and transmission issues

Benefits

• Developmental training and opportunities to grow your career — learn new skills and advance
• Supportive team environment where coworkers and management have your back
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required documents and certifications
• Travel reimbursement and travel-friendly scheduling for contract clinicians
• Paid time to document and scan per protocol so your paperwork stays tidy
• Opportunities to work autonomously with variety — every day brings different patients
• Comprehensive professional communication and dispatch support to keep your day running smoothly
• Work-life balance emphasis with defined weekend-focused shifts

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, SC

Columbia offers a great mix of city life and outdoor escapes. Explore the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, stroll the Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, or visit the Columbia Museum of Art for a relaxed afternoon. Outdoor lovers can head to Congaree National Park for hiking and canoeing or spend time at nearby Lake Murray for boating and lakeside trails. History fans will enjoy the South Carolina State House and nearby historic districts. Weekend trips to Charleston (about 2 hours), Greenville, and Charlotte make for easy mini-getaways when you want a change of scenery.

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