CT Technologist
Jersey City, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Experience Required: Minimum 1+ years in specialty (highest requirement confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Schedule: Every other weekend required, no on-call
• Typical Caseload: Approximately 20 routine CT procedures per day
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any
• Licenses/Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT Certification
  • NJDEP License (must be obtained prior to start)

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS: AHA required; RQI and AHA instructor cards acceptable. Required for all RNs and techs involved.
• ACLS: Required for certain units (e.g., Interventional Radiology RN, Adult Critical Care, ED). Not required for CT Tech unless specified by facility.
• NRP: Required for specific units (L&D, NICU, Mother-Baby). Not required for CT Tech.
• PALS: Required for ED, Outpatient Surgery, PACU, PICU, and Pediatrics. Not required for CT Tech.
• CHEMO: Required as applicable (not typically for CT Tech).
• EFM: Required for L&D and Mother-Baby units only.
• Tech Certification Verification:

  • ARRT or RCIS required for Cardiac Catheter Lab.
  • ARRT required for Mammography Tech.
  • Confirm with Program Coordinator if additional tech certifications are required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for renewals.
  • New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check required within 30 days of start and for extensions.
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform job functions and free of communicable disease.
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel minimum).
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance if job tasks require respirator use.
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable.
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for all RNs/LPNs within 12 months of start.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for specific units; confirm if applicable.
  • Color blind testing within 1 year if applicable.
• References & Work History:

  • Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
  • Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
  • Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start).
• Facility Specific Requirements:

  • Must complete floating policy for every new assignment or site transfer.
  • Must sign job description prior to start for assigned unit.
  • Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required.
  • Vendor medical clearance form required if history of positive TB.
  • Additional facility-specific attestations and training may be required (e.g., medication storage procedures, restraint competency, behavioral health screening in ED).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must bring all required documentation to orientation.
• On-site fit testing is mandatory for respirator clearance.
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and ensure all names are included in background checks.
• Candidates switching between RWJ sites within 30 days may have some documentation accepted from previous assignment.
• Online and in-person training (e.g., Iron Temple for Management of Assaultive Behavior) may be required for certain roles.

This position offers a 13-week travel contract opportunity for CT Techs with at least 1 year of experience, working in a busy hospital environment with approximately 20 routine CT cases per day. The role requires compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and competency requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.