Radiology/Cardiology CT Technologist
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Job Details

• Schedule Options:

  • 2 shifts of 12 hours and 2 shifts of 8 hours, or
  • 5 shifts of 8 hours
• Shift Times: Variable (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM or 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)
• Flexibility: Required to fill in on other shifts as needed
• Holidays: Required to work as needed

Required Experience & Certifications

• Equipment Experience: Siemens CT scanner
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AART (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • Ohio State License

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • Counties lived/worked
  • Nationwide search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if driving is part of the job)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Monthly monitoring of EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG databases
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing
• High school diploma or equivalent required (for RRTs)
• Background acknowledgement form and dress code/hand hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed

Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required for certain units
  • BLS – AHA only, no letter of completion accepted
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for ER and related units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, OB
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – special expiration rules apply
  • Tech Certification Verification (national) – required within 30 days of start
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – required annually
  • State License Verification – required within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification (for RNs, LPN/LVNs, APs)
  • NIH Stroke Certification – required for most ICU, PCU, ED, and Brain & Spine units
• Competencies:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Aya candidates only)
  • Unit-specific competency exams
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required annually for RNs (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 or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire in lieu)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster rules
• Hepatitis B – titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leader)
• Employment application required (nursing candidates must include education)
• Skills checklist required
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fraud/waste/abuse training, and ethics policies

Summary

This is a travel/contract CT Technologist position in Columbus, Ohio requiring Siemens CT experience, Ohio licensure, and multiple certifications including BLS and AART. The role demands flexible scheduling with variable shifts and holiday work. Extensive background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings, and compliance with facility-specific policies are mandatory. Candidates must maintain annual competency and certification renewals as specified.