CT Technologist
New York City, New York
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: New York, NY
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 11:00 am - 12:00 am (13 hours/day, Thursday-Saturday including holidays)

Job Description

• Position: CT Technologist
• Department: MILSTEIN CT SCANNERS
• Critical need assignment
• Must be proficient with Apex scanner or at minimum GE systems

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program
• New York State license in Radiography
• Certification by NYS to inject contrast media
• ARRT certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography
• Maintain CE credits per American Registry of Radiologic Technologists requirements
• Minimum 1 year of diagnostic imaging experience (specialty experience required: 1 year)

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, primary source verification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, primary source verification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, primary source verification required
• Current/active Tech Certification and State License (NY Radiology license and ARRT) with no adverse actions, verified within 6 months prior to assignment
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to assignment covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, including aliases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List Search (all required within 30 days of start)
• Education Verification for degree/certificate and highest education level achieved
• 20-year Employment Application and Work History Verification (WHV) required
• 2 Professional References within 2 years of start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, and clearance to work without restrictions
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks required; PAPRs not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required if working with pediatrics or children)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray per specified options
• Annual TB Questionnaire
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Vaccine records or positive IgG titers; if low titer, 2 booster doses required with timing conditions
• Hepatitis B: Antibody titer, antigen titer, and declination form within 6 months of start
• Varicella: Positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines; if low titer, 2 boosters required with timing conditions
• Hepatitis C titer within 6 months of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen with chain of custody within 60 days prior to start (no marijuana testing)
• Chain of Custody form required with drug screen
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start; corrective lenses noted if needed
• Color Blind Exam only if failed online test twice (in-person Ishihara test required)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination required during flu season (Sept 3 – May 31) with no declinations accepted unless approved exemption

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person if needed)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of New York State Central Registry (SCR) and Statewide Exclusion List (SEL) forms if applicable
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement, Harassment Factsheet, Staff Attestation, and Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs (as applicable)
• Completion of Department Orientation Checklist onsite
• Completion of Prestart and Annual Required Training Modules via Workday
• Hepatitis B Declination form required for all candidates

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be proficient with specific CT scanner systems (Apex or GE)
• Assignment dates: March 9, 2026 – May 7, 2026

This position is ideal for a CT Technologist with at least 1 year of diagnostic imaging experience, current NYS licensure, and ARRT certification, seeking a travel contract in New York City with a critical need facility.