Cardiac CT Technologist
Hazleton, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Work multiple shifts including:

  • 11 AM to 11 PM
  • 11 AM to 7 PM
  • 7 PM to 7 AM
  • 3 PM to 11 PM
  • Weekend rotations

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years (default for specialty unless otherwise specified)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all clinical staff including techs; must be AHA certified (ARC may be acceptable case-by-case)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain units; verify based on unit assignment
• Tech Certification Verification: National certification/verification prior to facility start and upon expiration, as applicable
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification) may be required depending on unit assignment

Background Checks & Compliance

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting results required within 90 days of start (full results, all pages)
• Education verification for highest level of education relative to specialty
• State-specific searches including Pennsylvania Medicheck, PATCH, and Child Abuse Search within required timeframes
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel or 9-panel (without THC) within 60 days of start; dilute results require observed drug screen
• References: Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within last 12 months
• Employment application with 7 years of complete work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Fit mask test completed onsite (not required for 100% remote non-clinical)
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray as per guidelines
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing as noted above
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required for new candidates starting October through May; declination allowed only under specific conditions with masking policy adherence
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for RNs & LVNs except certain specialties)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RNs & LVNs except certain specialties
• Competency exams require passing scores and allow limited attempts with remediation

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and later)
• Badge request form (time sensitive for new candidates starting before 3/30)
• Affidavit for provisional employment prior to start
• COVID and flu declination forms if applicable
• Fit test questionnaire required for all candidates prior to start

Notes

• All documentation must be uploaded and maintained with appropriate expiration dates
• Some requirements differ for non-clinical or 100% remote candidates (not applicable here)
• Candidates must comply with all state and facility-specific regulations and timelines

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for a CT Tech with flexible shifts and weekend rotations in Pennsylvania. Candidates must meet comprehensive certification, background, health, and competency requirements to qualify.