CT Technologist
Cedar Rapids, IA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs
$2,627/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Allied Health Professional (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Job Opportunity: Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) (Nights)
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Work schedule: Night shift
- Department uses EPIC and McKesson PACS; after-hours reading by Real Radiology
- Equipment used: Toshiba Aquilion One 640 slice and Siemens 128 slice CT scanners
- Average cases per 24-hour period: 80-90
- The Emergency Department is busy and stroke center accredited, performing many brain perfusion exams using RapidAI software for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)
- CT techs may assist X-ray techs with morning portables if not busy; cross-training in X-ray is not required
- Patient transporters assist with moving patients; CT techs may transport patients if needed
Required Qualifications
- ARRT (CT) certification
- At least 24 months (2 years) of CT experience in a clinical or hospital setting
- Active Iowa radiology license (non-licensed candidates may apply but must obtain license upon acceptance)
- Experience with Toshiba Aquilion One 640 slice and Siemens 128 slice CT equipment
- Current work history/resume must reflect 24 months of CT experience
- Skills checklist specific to CT discipline required
- Valid driver’s license
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Additional Information
- Orientation scheduled during the week prior to first shift
- Professional references from within the last 24 months are preferred
- Overtime and call-back policies apply (details not included here)
Notes for Candidates
- Must not have been a full-time or per diem employee of this employer within the past 12 months
- The role involves working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with advanced imaging technology
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
This position is ideal for CT technologists with solid clinical experience looking for a temporary night shift role in a busy hospital setting.
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a travel nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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