CT Technologist
Ketchikan, AK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

CT Tech

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Location: Ketchikan, Alaska Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP

Schedule

• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (8:00 to 20:30), weekend Fri-Sun
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• On Call: Required, minimal (3-5 overnight call shifts per assignment)

Job Summary

• Performs all routine and specialized CT procedures, combining medical knowledge and technical skills with patient interaction to provide quality care and accurate diagnostic information.
• Prepares, supplies, and equips exam rooms for requested examinations and specific physician procedure requirements.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
• Integrates prior imaging studies, lab results, patient history, and medical records to optimize exams.

Unit Details

• Areas: X-ray, CT Inpatient and Outpatient
• Top Procedures/Scans: CT Head, CTA Head, CT Chest/Abd/Pel, CT Abd/Pel, CTA PE, CT Chest, CT C-Spine, General X-rays
• Most Common Equipment: Siemen

Required Qualifications

• CT Technologist experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• ARRT (CT) certification
• ARRT (R) certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Software familiarity: EPIC RIS, FUJI, IntelliSpace PACS
• Continuing Education: 10 hours of fluoroscopy-specific CEUs (completion before start preferred, not required; may start with CEUs pending)

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background Checks: Completed within 60 days of start; includes Social Security verification (candidates may start with this pending if I-9 and E-Verify are on file)
• Exclusion Checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, run 15 days before start and every 45 days after
• Drug Testing: Within 30 days of start, no annual renewal; must include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, 6-monoacetylmorphine, opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone, PCP, and marijuana (required for Alaska candidates)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, no annual renewal
• TB Screening: Negative IGRA or 2 PPDs within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of renewal
• Immunizations: Documentation of or declination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, Tdap, and seasonal flu (flu season 11/01-03/31)
• Respirator Clearance: Required for onsite candidates, updated annually; fit test required and updated annually
• Orientation: Orientation quiz completed in the learning system before start with a 100% score; traveler orientation checklist brought to the first day
• Other: Two positive references, employment application, and passport-style photo for badge