CT/X-ray Technologist
Alamosa, CO
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Alamosa, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Work Schedule:

  • Initial: Thursday-Sunday

    • Thursday/Friday: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Saturday/Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM (will call help)
  • After FT maternity leave starts (April):

    • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM (with call)
    • Monday/Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Wednesday/Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Position: CT Tech / X-ray Tech Combo Role
• Daily Caseload: 35-50 cases per tech
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs and to a nearby sister facility (15 minutes away)
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Yes (Monday-Friday)
• Locals Accepted: Yes (no local radius rule)
• Weekend Requirement: Not regular schedule but potential for call
• On-call Requirement: Yes

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Specialty: CT Tech with X-ray experience
• Years of Experience Required:

  • Minimum 1 year experience overall
  • At least 6 months experience specifically in Computerized Tomography (CT)
• Certification:

  • CT certification (ARRT required)
  • X-ray experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
• ARRT Certification (CT)
• MediTech and GE/Siemens experience preferred
• Flu shot required during flu season (October 1 - March 31); no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccine Required - No exemptions

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Unit Description:

  • Busy Level III trauma center
  • Performs all CT exams except a few select ones (Cardiac CT coming soon)
  • X-ray includes diagnostic, fluoroscopy, and surgery cases
  • High volume in OR with ortho and pain management cases
  • Breast radiologist available Mondays and Tuesdays
  • Interventional radiologist available Thursdays and Fridays
• Charting System: Meditech
• Parking: Free with pass from HR

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start and updated annually
• State License: Required (no pending licenses accepted)
• RTO (Return to Office) Restrictions: Must be presented upfront for approval
• Health Documents Required:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON Gold) within 45 days of start; PPD not accepted
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with chain of custody within 30 days of start
  • Flu seasonal vaccination during flu season (no declinations)
• Competency Exams: Required for all travelers (minimum 80% score)
• State Specific: Colorado CAPS check results required prior to start

Summary

This is a travel contract CT Tech position requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience with at least 6 months in CT, ARRT certification, and X-ray experience. The role involves a combination of CT and X-ray duties in a busy Level III trauma center with a high daily caseload. The position requires on-call availability and compliance with strict health and certification requirements, including COVID-19 vaccination and flu shots. Floating to a nearby facility may be required. The contract length is approximately 26 weeks.