CT Technologist
Huntersville, NC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Huntersville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

This position is for a CT Tech specializing in Radiology/Cardiology at a 151-bed community hospital with two Siemens CT scanners located near the Emergency Department. The CT department performs a variety of exams including general scans, biopsies/drains, cardiac imaging, radiation treatment planning, and research scans.

Schedule

• Shift: 10-hour nights
• Hours: 21:00 - 07:30
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• 40 hours per week
• No call or float requirements
• No weekend schedule
• Missed shifts must be made up within the same week or added to the end of the contract

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
• Experience with Siemens Definition and Siemens Force CT scanners
• Experience with EPIC and McKesson systems
• Experience with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in outpatient, inpatient, ER, and adult ICU settings
• Skills in IV starts, contrast administration
• CT procedure experience including:

  • Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Spine, Musculoskeletal
  • Aspirations/Biopsies, Colonography, CT Arthrography, Drainage, CTAs, Multiplanar Reconstruction
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (CT)

Note: 1st time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is NOT required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with neonates, pediatrics, infants
• Level I Trauma experience
• Community hospital experience
• Biopsies, Myelography, Radiation Therapy Planning

Orientation

• Corporate EPIC training: 1 day
• Facility orientation with preceptor: 3 days (~64 hours)
• Travelers must be fully available during orientation days (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday start possible)
• Missing any portion of orientation may delay or cancel the start date

Equipment & Systems

• Siemens Definition and Siemens Force CT scanners only
• EPIC and McKesson required

Uniform

• Scrubs color: Royal Blue

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days covering all locations lived in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
• Education verification for highest degree earned specific to profession
• State-specific searches for North Carolina Healthcare Personnel Registry and Division of Medical Assistance within 90 days
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or facility-specific declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; additional requirements if positive
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel allied acute care

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ARRT (CT) certification required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing within 1 year via Relias
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain RN specialties (not applicable here)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) but not specified for this role

Additional Notes

• All missed shifts must be made up within the same week or added to the end of the contract
• Start date is subject to change based on class and trainer availability
• Travelers must be fully available with no other commitments during orientation and start week
• Radiation badge required for CT Techs; process initiated upon assignment
• Candidates must complete facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, hospital policies, and orientation modules prior to start

This opportunity is ideal for CT Techs with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a community hospital setting using Siemens CT equipment and EPIC/McKesson systems. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.