CT Technologist
Covington, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Travel/Contract Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology

Location: Covington, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Friday to Sunday (Weekend shifts)
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (accepts first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Holiday Work Expectations

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it.
• If 2 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both.
• If 3 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work 2 of them.

Major Holidays Include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Years Eve/New Years Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time.
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks).

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • State License verification within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs).
  • Annual NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start.

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for relevant specialties.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for RNs in certain specialties (ER, PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU).
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as applicable.
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required).
  • NIH Stroke Certification as applicable.
  • Tech Cert Verification (national certification) if required by specialty.

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal searches.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start. TB Questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions).
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for RNs and LVNs (Aya only).
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates; alternative evaluation available if needed.
• Competency Exam required for Nursing and Allied (Aya only).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units; up to 3 attempts allowed.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months.
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process).
• Two clinical references required (Aya requirement).
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance.

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• RTO (Return to Office) maximum 7 days.
• Floating within facility as needed.

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals in Radiology or Cardiology with at least 1 year of experience, including those new to travel assignments.