CT Technologist
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Join a fast-paced emergency room team at a Level I trauma center and Stroke Accredited facility serving a diverse patient population.

Shift Details

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Works every third weekend (Friday and Saturday)
• Call once every 6 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans including abdomen, pelvis, chest, head/neck, spine, musculoskeletal, and brain perfusion
• Operate CT equipment ensuring high-quality imaging
• Support patient comfort and safety during procedures
• Maintain accurate records and comply with regulatory guidelines
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of CT technologist experience
• BLS and ARRT certifications required
• Advanced ARRT certification preferred
• Experience with Siemens CT equipment and Epic charting system
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and on-call
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure

Work Environment

• Inpatient
• Emergency Room
• Operating Room
• Level I Trauma Center
• Community Hospital
• Adult ICU

Compliance & Credentialing Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and MVR if driving is required
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification immediately after contract signing
• Transcript or diploma verification (high school or higher)
• BCI & FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio fingerprinting code (3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (renewable at facility)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for ER and related units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for L&D, Post-Partum, OB units
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Facility-specific expiration rules
• State License verification within 30 days of start
• National Tech Certification verification within 30 days of start (if applicable)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement annually
• NIH Stroke Certification for ER and critical care RNs (if applicable)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs/LVNs)
• Unit-specific competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start and annually thereafter (with remediation process if failed)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series or signed declination
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declined
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but strongly recommended

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment
• Ethics and compliance policies review and annual acknowledgment
• Proof of fingerprint completion (physical receipt or photo of fingerprint cards)
• Background acknowledgment form for subcontractors
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, trauma and stroke-certified environment with a supportive team and diverse patient population. Candidates must be prepared for night shifts, rotating weekends, and on-call duties. Compliance with all credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.