CT Technologist
New London, Connecticut
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: New London, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Evenings (14:45 - 23:15), 5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Evening shift with call and weekend coverage as needed.
• Floating required between two hospital locations in CT and RI. Candidate must obtain both Connecticut and Rhode Island state licenses; can start with whichever license is issued first while the other is pending.
• Facility type: Short-term acute care, Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Free parking available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Connecticut.
• Minimum 1.5 years of CT Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit (check unit description).
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) are unit-specific and generally not required for CT Tech.
• Must complete facility-specific attestations and training modules prior to or shortly after start date.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 12 months prior to start; must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Verification of education and licensure through primary source within 30 days of start.
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation required for internationally educated candidates.
• Employment application must include 7 years of work history with no gaps greater than 90 days.
• Work history verification required for all start dates on/after 8/2/2024.
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for new candidates.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start; must be updated annually. Candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (rapid accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required. TB questionnaire must be updated annually.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination within 1 year)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/01 - 03/31).
• COVID vaccination series preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Information

• Candidate must have photo ID matching legal name on first day.
• Must complete required competency exams and pass with minimum scores (e.g., medication/pharmacology competency).
• Color blindness testing required for all candidates starting on/after 8/2/2024.
• Candidate must complete facility-specific training modules and sign attestations prior to or shortly after start date.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level III trauma center with advanced imaging technology and a supportive environment. Candidates must be flexible to float between two states and maintain compliance with multiple licensing and credentialing requirements.