CT Technologist – Emergency Radiology
Richmond, Virginia
Chippenham Hospital

CT Tech Travel Opportunity

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Job Details

• Specialty: CT Tech
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule:

  • Saturday-Sunday: 7 AM - 7 PM
  • Monday: 3 PM - 11 PM
• License Requirements: Must have Virginia license or Compact license at submission
• Certifications Required:

  • ARRT
  • ARRT-CT
  • BLS/CPR

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in hospital setting
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit & Work Environment

• Unit: Swift Creek ER, 12-bed freestanding ER with 7 vertical fast track area
• Patient Volume: Average 80 patients per day, 100+ during winter surge
• Patient Ratios: 4-8 patients per nurse
• Equipment: GE Optima CT scanner, GE portable x-ray
• Documentation Systems: Meditech, Sectra
• Scheduling: Approximately 36 hours per week, rotating weekends and holidays, no on-call required
• Floating Policy: Not required
• Work Culture: Excellent teamwork and culture with high patient experience scores (>80 percentile)
• Unit Characteristics: Busy, high-acuity freestanding ER with moderate pediatric volume
• Procedures: Normal ER procedures; no surgical procedures or biopsies performed on unit

Job Expectations

• Ability to work independently and cover both CT and X-ray modalities, often as single staff coverage
• Professional, friendly, and strong communication skills required
• Advanced skills needed for Acute Stroke Ready environment

Dress Code

• Grey scrubs required

Summary

This travel CT Tech position in Richmond, VA offers a fast-paced, high-acuity ER environment with a supportive team culture. Candidates must have at least 2 years of hospital experience, appropriate licensure, and certifications. The role requires independent coverage of both CT and X-ray modalities with a focus on patient care and communication.