CT Technologist
Amarillo, Texas
BSA Hospital

CT Tech

Location: Amarillo, Texas Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Block, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 3x12 hours
• Shift Time: Evening, 13:00 to 1:00
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Experience

• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• The unit accepts first-time travelers.

Clinical Scope

• Equipment: Siemens Somatom AS and Canon Aquilon One CT scanners
• Procedure Volume: High volume of general CT, CTA, CT Perfusion, and CT Cardiac
• Patient Transport: Must be willing to transport patients
• Perfusion Scanning: Must be proficient with perfusion scanning for stroke and trauma patients
• Work Environment: Fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Texas
• CT Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (R)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, RQI, or American Safety and Health Institute
• Must be proficient with perfusion scanning for strokes and trauma patients

Restrictions

• 50-mile radius rule; no local candidates

Background and Credentialing

• 7-year background check completed within 1 year of start and updated annually, including SSN trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, and education verification of highest level
• Education verification (highest level of education required). If not finalized by start, a transcript or diploma may be accepted as a placeholder.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Driver's license or state ID required
• E-Verify required for direct candidates; attestation required for sub candidates
• Primary source online license verification required
• NURSYS verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, and AP
• 7-year work history verification required
• Employment application or resume required
• Two professional references required (travel)
• Clear headshot photo required for badge

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (not required annually)
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start; vaccine records stating "per history" or "received elsewhere" are not accepted; declinations and religious exemptions not accepted
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; positive results require proof, a chest X-ray within 5 years dated after the positive result, and a TB questionnaire within 90 days of start
• Measles, mumps, and rubella immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines; negative or equivocal titers require 2 boosters after titer
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, 3-dose series, or declination; negative or equivocal titer requires declination or 1 booster after titer
• Varicella immunity: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox signed by an MD or DO; negative or equivocal titer requires 2 boosters after titer
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (not required annually)
• Onsite drug screen during orientation; a failed screen results in cancellation, with only 1 attempt allowed and no re-testing. The onsite screen includes marijuana.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October 1 to March 31); declinations not accepted