CT Technologist
New York, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Night Shift)

Location

• New York, NY

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 8 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: Midnight to 8:30 AM, Monday to Friday (5 days/week)
• Initial 2 weeks day shift training before transitioning to night shift

Job Description

• Overnight CT Technologist with X-Ray responsibilities in an orthopedic imaging setting
• Work independently due to low patient volume (up to 20 patients per shift, often fewer)
• Patient population includes pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Exams primarily orthopedic, performed in exam rooms or with portable equipment
• Possible rotation across multiple departments or nearby private sector location
• Work settings include outpatient, inpatient, ER, and adult ICU

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CT Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Experience operating Siemens imaging equipment
• Experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Proficiency in performing CT scans and X-rays
• Experience with portable X-ray procedures
• X-ray procedure experience: extremities, spine/pelvis, head, chest/thorax, musculoskeletal, lower and upper extremities
• CT procedure experience: abdomen, pelvis, head/neck, chest, spine, musculoskeletal, brain perfusion, CT angiography (CTAs), multiplanar reconstruction
• Comfortable working night shifts independently in a steady-paced, low-volume environment

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid CT Technologist license in New York
• New York State Radiologic Technologist License with IV Certification
• ARRT Radiography (R) and CT Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV Certification specific for Radiologic Technologists (CT Tech)
• Drug screen per Aya Healthcare standard (9 panel) within 1 year of start
• Background checks including criminal, social security trace, and state-specific searches
• Education verification required (high school/GED minimum for allied travelers; associate degree or higher preferred)
• Must have hard copy of NYS license with green border and signed by licensee
• On-line verification of licensure within 30 days of start and after any break in service over 30 days

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment weighing over 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices

Additional Requirements

• Must be comfortable with pediatric and adult patient populations
• Scrubs color: Charcoal Grey
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)
• Must complete various competency exams and trainings as required by the facility (e.g., medication/pharmacology competency, color blindness test, OSHA, harassment prevention)
• Must complete facility-specific onboarding and compliance documents, including privacy, confidentiality, drug-free workplace, and code of conduct agreements
• Required immunizations and health screenings:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations as needed
  • Hepatitis B positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption by November 1
• N95 fit test within 1 year prior to start (not required for sterile processing techs)
• Must provide two manager/supervisor references (charge nurse references generally not accepted)

This position offers a specialized opportunity for CT Technologists with strong radiology skills and certifications, comfortable working independently overnight in a low-volume orthopedic hospital environment.