CT Technologist
New London, Connecticut
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: New London, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 6 weeks (with possible extension)

Schedule

• Evenings: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM
• Call and weekends required as needed

Facility Information

• Short term acute care, Level III trauma center
• 252 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Part of a large health system
• Candidate will float between two hospitals in CT and RI
• Must obtain both Connecticut and Rhode Island state licenses (can start with whichever license is issued first)

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years hospital experience as CT Tech
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• GE equipment experience required
• BLS certification required
• Can start without license in hand but must apply promptly

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• State Licenses: Connecticut and Rhode Island licenses required for CT Techs
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (check unit-specific requirements)

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (including foreign equivalency if applicable)
• Primary source verification of state licenses within 30 days of start

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (clean shaven required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination highly preferred for certain specialties
• Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (titers or vaccines required)
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination preferred but not mandatory

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 12 months of start
• Color blind testing required for all candidates (effective 8/2/2024)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required depending on unit
• Facility-specific training modules and attestations may be required prior to start (e.g., stroke education, patient care services orientation)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to float between two facilities and maintain licensure in two states
• Must provide a 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for new candidates in relevant units
• Various facility-specific compliance and training modules must be completed and attested before or shortly after start

This position is ideal for CT Technologists with hospital experience, GE equipment proficiency, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and float between facilities in CT and RI.