CT Tech
Grand Junction, CO
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

37562731

🩻 Travel CT Technologist – CT Tech | Night Shift

Grand Junction, Colorado | 13-Week Contract | 3 × 12-Hour Nights

Ready to take your CT career on the road? Join an experienced imaging team in Grand Junction, Colorado as a Travel CT Technologist and enjoy a consistent 3 × 12-hour night schedule while gaining valuable acute-care hospital experience.

This opportunity is ideal for an ARRT-registered CT Technologist who is confident working independently, comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment, and passionate about producing high-quality diagnostic images and delivering excellent patient care.

⭐ Assignment Highlights

📍 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
📅Start Date: September 14, 2026
🏁Estimated End Date: December 12, 2026
⏳Contract Length: 13 Weeks
🌙Shift: Nights
🕐Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts
📆Hours: 36 hours/week
👤Openings: 1
🏥Setting: Acute-Care Hospital
🎓Experience: 1–2 years of CT and acute-care experience preferred
💻Clinical Imaging: Electronic imaging and image manipulation
🛡️Radiation Badge: Provided by supplier

🚀 Why This CT Travel Assignment?

🌙 Consistent Night Schedule

Work three 12-hour night shifts per week, giving you a predictable schedule while you're on assignment.

🩻 Put Your CT Expertise to Work

Perform a broad range of CT examinations while utilizing your knowledge of sectional anatomy, positioning, CT protocols, contrast administration, and image evaluation.

🏥 Acute-Care Experience

Work in a hospital-based imaging environment where you'll collaborate with physicians, radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

🧠 Independent & Collaborative Practice

This position is designed for a CT Technologist who can confidently prioritize tasks, recognize urgent situations, and function independently while remaining an effective member of the imaging team.

🌄 Explore Grand Junction

Experience western Colorado during your assignment, with access to incredible scenery and outdoor recreation. It's a great destination for a traveler who wants to combine a rewarding clinical assignment with a memorable Colorado experience.

🩻 Position Overview

The CT Technologist performs a variety of computed tomography procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

The technologist is responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining patient safety, following established protocols, and providing compassionate care throughout the examination.

You will use independent judgment and technical expertise to operate CT equipment, evaluate images, administer contrast as appropriate, and ensure exams are completed accurately and efficiently.

🔬 Key Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations according to established department protocols.
• Maintain competency in required clinical and technical CT functions.
• Operate CT equipment and associated information systems appropriately.
• Verify patient identification and physician orders before examinations.
• Prepare patients for CT procedures and provide appropriate instructions.
• Select and perform examinations according to established protocols.
• Review images for quality, clarity, accuracy, and appropriate anatomical coverage.
• Recognize when additional images or adjustments may be necessary.
• Follow radiation safety practices to protect patients, visitors, and staff.
• Complete examinations within expected timeframes without compromising patient care or image quality.
• Provide patient education regarding the procedure.
• Promote patient comfort and address patient or family concerns.
• Communicate pertinent clinical information with other healthcare providers.
• Follow appropriate infection-control and sterile-technique practices.
• Maintain accurate records of examinations, patient information, and adverse reactions or incidents.
• Follow medical-necessity, coding, charging, and consent requirements.
• Participate in applicable quality-control programs.
• Identify and report equipment failures or technical problems.
• Administer contrast media according to established protocols and appropriate supervision.
• Operate contrast injectors as applicable.
• Educate patients regarding safety considerations related to contrast administration.
• Maintain current knowledge of CT technology, techniques, and protocols.
• Assist with orientation and instruction of students and other radiology technologists when appropriate.

🧠 Skills & Clinical Expertise

Successful candidates should demonstrate proficiency in:

• CT Equipment Operation
• CT Imaging Techniques
• CT Imaging Protocols
• Sectional Anatomy
• Anatomic Terminology
• Patient Positioning
• Contrast Administration
• Contrast Injector Operation
• Electronic Imaging
• Image Viewing & Manipulation
• Image Quality Evaluation
• Radiation Safety
• Emergent Patient Situations
• Task Prioritization
• Independent Clinical Practice
• Team Collaboration
• Patient Communication
• Infection Control
• Maintaining a Safe Clinical Environment

🎓 Requirements

Required

• ARRT(R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• Current license in the state of practice, as applicable
• Associate degree required
• Strong knowledge of CT imaging techniques and protocols
• Demonstrated sectional anatomy and positioning competency

Preferred

• ARRT(R)(CT) – Certified Computed Tomography Technologist
• 1–2 years of CT experience
• 1–2 years of acute-care/hospital experience
• For applicable Colorado positions, fluoroscopy certification may be preferred/required based on role requirements.

🤝 The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a CT Technologist who is:

✔ Technically confident and detail-oriented
✔ Comfortable working independently
✔ Experienced with CT protocols and equipment
✔ Strong in sectional anatomy and positioning
✔ Comfortable with contrast administration
✔ Able to recognize and respond to emergent patient situations
✔ Organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
✔ Patient-focused and compassionate
✔ A strong communicator and team player
✔ Committed to radiation safety and quality imaging

🌟 Make Your Next Assignment Count

Whether you're an experienced traveler or a CT Technologist ready to take your first travel assignment, this opportunity offers the chance to expand your acute-care experience, strengthen your CT expertise, and experience Colorado—all while working a consistent 3 × 12-hour night schedule.

Ready for your next adventure?

Apply today for this Travel CT Technologist opportunity in Grand Junction, Colorado!