Radiology/Cardiology CT Technologist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Start Date: Target start on March 9 or March 23
• Work Environment:

  • Complex academic healthcare system with a level one trauma program
  • 1,000-bed hospital including 200 dedicated pediatric beds
  • Services include outpatient and inpatient imaging, CT intervention, pain management, portable neuro CT imaging, portable OR imaging, dedicated CTs in the ED, pediatric and neonatal imaging
• Caseload: Cardiac, oncology, trauma, pain management, interventional
• Equipment Experience Required: GE and Siemens CT scanners (strict requirement)

Required Qualifications

• Certification: ARRT-CT certification required
• Licensure: Must hold a valid CT Tech license/certification as per ARRT standards
• FIT Test: Required (no flu exemptions accepted)
• Experience:

  • Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (CT Tech)
  • Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require experienced CT Techs familiar with GE and Siemens equipment
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required

Required Documents and Compliance

• I9 or attestation
• Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Social Security card (if used for I9)
• Background check within 90 days including SSN trace, counties, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
• Transcript or diploma (high school or college diploma required; transcripts and program certificates not accepted)
• Education verification confirming graduation from an accredited Radiologic Sciences program with AAS or above
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (any N95 acceptable)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Measles, mumps, rubella vaccination or positive antibody titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October-March (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• National certification verification for ARRT Radiography (R) and CT
• Pass/fail testing on basic tech knowledge during orientation (minimum 80% to pass)

Orientation and Training

• Biweekly orientation schedule
• Competency exams required, unit-specific
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Completion of online modules prior to orientation
• Completion of competency checklists (CBOs) within 3 weeks after start date

Additional Notes

• Candidate must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months, with at least one supervisor
• Employment application and 7 years of work history required
• No flu exemptions accepted for this role

This position is ideal for experienced CT Technologists with ARRT-CT certification and proficiency on GE and Siemens CT scanners, seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity academic medical center environment.