CT Technologist
New Haven, CT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 10:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Floating Required: Yes, to sister facilities

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,567
• Charting System: Epic

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit description)

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check (must be updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education verification including foreign equivalency if applicable
• State license verification (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 85%)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates on/after 8/2/2024, must score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain units)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination highly preferred for certain specialties
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, vaccine series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, vaccines, or documented history required
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination preferred

Compliance & Training Requirements

• Must complete various facility-specific training modules and attestations, including but not limited to:

  • Stroke Education (for RNs except pediatric specialties and NICU)
  • CLABSI Prevention Training
  • Preventing Pressure Injury Training
  • Language Services Training
  • CAUTI Education Training
  • Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
  • Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
  • Pyxis ES MedStation Modules
  • Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
  • Patient Bedside Rounding Module
  • Ventricular Assist Device Awareness
  • AME Blood Administration Module (annual update required)
  • New Employee Orientation Module
  • 21st Century Cures Act Module (for specified specialties)
  • ED Handbook (for ED/ER RNs)
  • eCart Training Module (for most RNs)
  • Chaperone Policy Training
  • EMU Caring Course (for EEG Techs)
  • EPIC Testing (for RNs with Epic experience)
  • Vaccination Booster Medical Exemption (if applicable)

Employment History & Documentation

• Must provide a 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days
• Work history verification required for all start dates on/after 8/2/2024
• Skills checklist required within 12 months of start
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for certain tech roles including CT Tech

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating to sister facilities is required.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center with a robust support system and comprehensive compliance requirements to ensure quality and safety.