CT Technologist
Mountain Home, Idaho
St. Luke's Elmore

CT Technologist (Computed Tomography)

Location: Mountain Home, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Department: Radiology | CT
• Unit: Imaging Services
• Equipment: 1 Siemens Definition AS CT scanner
• Typical workload: Average of 18 scans/studies per 24-hour period
• Imaging types: Routine outpatient, Emergency Department, Code Stroke, and others
• EMR: EPIC
• PACS: McKesson
• Radiologist coverage: Tele-radiologist available by phone; advanced practitioners present during the week for procedures
• Orientation: 1 week with preceptor to complete skills checklist
• Work environment: Small hospital with strong department camaraderie; travelers report it as a great place to work

Schedule & Shifts

• Days: Varying start times at 7:30 AM and 12:00 PM, typically 8-hour shifts
• Nights: Typically 12-hour shifts from 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM
• Weekend: Variable; may be asked to work full weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holidays: May be required to work holiday rotations, especially if holidays fall on weekends
• Call: Voluntary call for permanent staff; travelers typically not required to participate in call rotation

Responsibilities

• Perform CT imaging studies using Siemens CT equipment
• May be asked to float to X-ray during day shifts; CT tech covers X-ray for overnight shifts
• Occasionally start IVs, but nursing support is available
• Expected to work independently

Required Qualifications

• Certified CT Technologist (ARRT CT)
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Experience with Siemens CT systems is required
• Venipuncture experience preferred but not mandatory
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Dress code: Any color scrubs; OR scrubs available
• Staffing: Typically 1 technologist per shift
• Radius rule: Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this travel assignment

Summary

This is a 13-week CT Technologist contract position requiring ARRT CT certification and Siemens system experience. The role involves working independently in a small hospital setting with a supportive team, covering CT and occasionally X-ray imaging. Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays with flexible scheduling. First-time travelers are welcome.