CT Technologist – Radiology/Cardiology
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (typically Thursday to Saturday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Guaranteed up to 40 hours per week
• On-call required
• Weekend work not typical but possible for coverage
• No floating to sister facilities or outside scope

Job Description

• Work settings include outpatient, inpatient, ER, community hospital, and Adult ICU
• Caseload involves both inpatient and ER patients, with trauma cases common
• Requires cultural sensitivity to Alaska Native population, which has complex social histories including domestic violence
• Equipment primarily GE; preferred experience with Toshiba
• Procedures include abdomen, pelvis, head/neck, chest, spine, musculoskeletal, CT arthrography, myelography, CT angiography, multiplanar reconstruction, biopsies, and drainages
• Preferred experience in Level I trauma, NICU, PICU, PACS, brain perfusion, and documentation in Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CT technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (CT) certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Experience performing angiography (CT angios), biopsy, and drainage procedures

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty area (not applicable here beyond BLS and ARRT CT)
• Competency exams required prior to start (general and medication/pharmacology)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) AVADE certification required within 12 months of start, with renewal annually
• Physical exam and fit mask test (using approved masks) required annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • COVID vaccine (initial series or J&J dose plus seasonal/bi-valent booster)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (one adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or facility-specific declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine highly preferred (medical exemptions require verifiable diagnosis)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start; no instant tests accepted

Background & Onboarding Requirements

• Standard background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace and county searches for last 7 years
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for allied health positions
• Non-employee forms, confidentiality statement, badge form, and personal data form must be completed prior to start
• Facility-specific onboarding includes pre-boarding and non-employee onboarding tasks to be completed at least 10 days before start
• HealthStream training modules assigned during orientation and must be completed

Additional Notes

• No contract changes allowed after signing (including start dates, shifts, or other terms)
• Parking is free for travelers
• Scrub color is flexible (any color or pattern)
• Facility is an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital with 152 staffed beds

This position is ideal for a seasoned CT technologist with trauma and emergency experience, comfortable working night shifts in a culturally sensitive environment serving a complex patient population.