CT Technologist
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per 12-hour shift, Friday through Sunday nights
• Locals allowed at the same rate
• Required Specialty Experience: 2 years (highest requirement found)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Current certification required; online CPR not accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain units; verify with program management if unclear
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification) may be required depending on unit assignment—confirm with management
• Competency exams including Medication Test/Pharmacology and other profession-specific competency exams must be completed within one year of start date
• Pass/Fail testing (e.g., EKG/Medication) will be administered during orientation

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (effective 7/15/2025)
• Drug screen within the last 12 months
• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol; if positive, additional clearance required
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B) or approved exemptions
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (10/1–3/31) with strict deadlines for documentation and exemptions
• COVID vaccination series preferred

Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Valid and current driver’s license required for Home Health & Hospice positions (not applicable here)
• I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance required
• Photo for badge must meet facility specifications
• Confidentiality agreement, dress code policy, scrub colors, safety brochure, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be at least 21 years old (25 if transporting patients, not applicable here)
• Background checks must cover all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Facility may require additional unit-specific certifications or training—confirm with program management

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity in a hospital setting with a focus on radiology and cardiology imaging services. Candidates should be prepared to work weekend night shifts and meet all compliance and credentialing requirements as outlined.