CT Technologist (Radiology/Cardiology)
Knoxville, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: CT Tech
• ARRT certification required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Must be willing to work 1 major and 1 minor holiday

Required Credentials & Certifications

• ARRT certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required
• State License (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• Tech Certification Verification (National)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Federal and international background searches required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Education verification of highest degree earned
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care
• Performance and internal evaluations if previously employed over 1 or 2 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (physician statement)
• TDAP vaccination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions for candidates born before 1957
• Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions for candidates born before 1957
• Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions for candidates born before 1957
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series or positive titer required; declinations accepted only under specific circumstances
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox
• Drug testing: 9 or 10 panel drug screen with alcohol test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Hepatitis A: Required only for specific departments (ED, NICU, Endoscopy, Pediatric, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required October 1 - March 31; vaccine or approved exemption required by November 30
• COVID-19 Vaccine: No longer required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters
• Fit testing for masks required prior to orientation
• Must carry government-issued photo ID during work hours

Competency & Orientation

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) required for substitutes
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)

Additional Notes

• Must complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually for applicable units
• Must be willing to work assigned holidays

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable medical center with a defined contract length of approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must meet all certification, background, health, and competency requirements to be considered.