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

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Urgently seeking a CT Technologist to perform both CT scans and X-rays in a specialty orthopedic hospital setting. This is a dual-modality role requiring operation of Siemens equipment. The position includes a training period followed by a regular work schedule.

Schedule

• Training (First 2 weeks): Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Regular Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:30 PM – Midnight (4x9s with 30-minute lunch)

Caseload & Patient Population

• Up to 20 patients daily
• Patient age groups: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Orthopedic exams in exam rooms or via portable equipment
• Patient types: Inpatients and outpatients

Work Settings

• Outpatient
• Inpatient
• Emergency Room (ER)
• Adult ICU

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
• Experience operating Siemens imaging equipment
• Experience with portable imaging equipment
• X-ray procedures: Extremities, Spine/Pelvis, Head, Chest/Thorax, Musculoskeletal, Lower and Upper Extremities
• CT procedures: Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Spine, Musculoskeletal, Brain Perfusion, CT Angiography (CTAs), Multiplanar Reconstruction
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment over 150 pounds (with or without assistive devices)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• ARRT Radiography (R) Certification
• ARRT CT Certification
• New York State License (hard copy with green border, signed)
• IV Certification (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• DOHNYS (Department of Health New York State)
• Epic system experience preferred

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Additional Requirements

• Must have experience with Siemens equipment
• Scrubs color: Charcoal Grey

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check (7-year search including Social Security Trace, NY State, County, Nationwide, and international if applicable)
• Education verification (High School/GED minimum for allied health; associate degree or higher preferred)
• SAM, OIG, EPLS checks within 30 days of start
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if educated outside the US and degree verification is problematic
• Drug screen (Aya standard 9-panel within 1 year)
• References: 2 manager/supervisor references required (charge nurse references generally not accepted)
• Employment and work history verification (up to 7 years)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Titers/vaccinations for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption by November 1
• OSHA and HIPAA training and acknowledgements

Competency & Training Exams

• Unit-specific competency exams (Relias platform)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blindness test (must score 100%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, time sensitive, not required for allied travelers)
• Core training modules (Parts I, II, III) and OSHA mandatory training, updated annually
• Harassment prevention training (New York specific)

Facility Specific Documents & Policies

• Photo for badge (color, plain white/light background, recent, no filters)
• Signed acknowledgements for:

  • Privacy, Information Security & Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace Policy
  • Intellectual Property Agreement
  • Quality, Regulatory, and Safety Practices
  • New Beginnings Packet (includes Staff Handbook and Code of Conduct)
  • Avoiding Workplace Harassment
  • Occupational Health Attestation
  • Travel Policy
• Onboarding and continuing education modules to be completed within 30 days of start and as required annually

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-volume orthopedic specialty hospital with a diverse patient population and advanced imaging technology.