CT Technologist – Radiology/Cardiology
Santa Monica, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location: Santa Monica, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (Radiology / Cardiology)
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Must be noted at time of submission

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 266
• Charting System: Epic

Required Certifications

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Licenses

• Must hold a valid California Radiologic Technologist license (CPDH Certificate required)

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Current ARRT certification
• Current BLS certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health documents required including:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required for travel candidates (annual)
• Fit mask testing required (annual), onsite testing available if needed

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Skills checklist as applicable, updated annually
• Radiation badge issued by facility (if applicable)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Training and Competency

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Radiology/Cardiology
  • Epic training modules (if applicable)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Color blindness testing if required by unit

Work Expectations

• May be required to float to other nearby facilities within a reasonable distance
• Use of scrub colors as designated by unit (not specified for this role)
• Parking available with associated costs (not detailed here)

Notes

• This position is for experienced CT Technologists with at least 1 year in Radiology/Cardiology.
• First-time travel assignments are not accepted.
• Weekend work is required every other weekend.
• All certifications and licenses must be current and valid for California.
• Extensive background checks and health documentation are mandatory.
• Training modules and competency exams must be completed prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CT Tech travel contract in California.