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

CT Technologist Travel/Contract Position - Ohio, Columbus

Job Overview

• Position: CT Technologist
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Work: Works every third weekend
• On-Call: Call once every 10 weeks
• Work Environment: Level I trauma center, Stroke Accredited, fast-paced emergency room (ER) setting with emergent inpatient needs
• Patient Population: Adult ICU, inpatient, operating room, ER, community hospital

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures including abdomen, pelvis, head/neck, chest, spine, musculoskeletal, and brain perfusion
• Operate CT equipment efficiently to ensure high-quality imaging
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond promptly to emergent situations

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification

Licensure & Certifications

• BLS certification required (AHA only; letter of completion not accepted)
• ARRT certification required
• Advanced certifications preferred but not mandatory

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide, sex offender, and MVR if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required using specific code (3701.881) within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days or results are older than 1 year
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation required for all candidates
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Adult Tdap vaccination (not Td or DTaP) required; exemptions not allowed if working with infants or pregnant patients
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer and no proof of vaccines
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medical exemption documented
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency & Training Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs/LVNs (not applicable here)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not applicable for CT Tech role
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy review and signature required

Additional Information

• Parking permits available for purchase (costs and options subject to change)
• Facility requires review and signing of ethics and compliance policies annually
• Fingerprinting proof required for subcontractors (physical receipt or photo of fingerprint cards)
• Background acknowledgement form required for subcontractors prior to start

This position is ideal for CT Technologists with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a high-acuity trauma and emergency setting. Candidates must meet strict background, health, and certification requirements to qualify.