Job info

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Alamosa, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

Work Schedule:
- Initial: Thursday-Sunday
  - Thursday/Friday: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  - Saturday/Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM (will call help)
- After FT maternity leave starts (April):
  - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM (with call)
  - Monday/Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  - Wednesday/Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Position: CT Tech / X-ray Tech Combo Role
Daily Caseload: 35-50 cases per tech
Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs and to a nearby sister facility (15 minutes away)
Block Schedule Accommodation: Yes (Monday-Friday)
Locals Accepted: Yes (no local radius rule)
Weekend Requirement: Not regular schedule but potential for call
On-call Requirement: Yes

Experience & Certification Requirements

Specialty: CT Tech with X-ray experience
Years of Experience Required:
- Minimum 1 year experience overall
- At least 6 months experience specifically in Computerized Tomography (CT)
Certification:
- CT certification (ARRT required)
- X-ray experience required
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
First-timers Accepted: Yes

Required Certifications & Skills

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
ARRT Certification (CT)
MediTech and GE/Siemens experience preferred
Flu shot required during flu season (October 1 - March 31); no declinations accepted
COVID-19 Vaccine Required - No exemptions

Facility & Unit Information

Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
Unit Description:
- Busy Level III trauma center
- Performs all CT exams except a few select ones (Cardiac CT coming soon)
- X-ray includes diagnostic, fluoroscopy, and surgery cases
- High volume in OR with ortho and pain management cases
- Breast radiologist available Mondays and Tuesdays
- Interventional radiologist available Thursdays and Fridays
Charting System: Meditech
Parking: Free with pass from HR

Additional Requirements & Compliance

Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start and updated annually
State License: Required (no pending licenses accepted)
RTO (Return to Office) Restrictions: Must be presented upfront for approval
Health Documents Required:
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Fit mask test within 12 months of start
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years
- Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON Gold) within 45 days of start; PPD not accepted
- Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
- Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with chain of custody within 30 days of start
- Flu seasonal vaccination during flu season (no declinations)
Competency Exams: Required for all travelers (minimum 80% score)
State Specific: Colorado CAPS check results required prior to start

Summary

This is a travel contract CT Tech position requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience with at least 6 months in CT, ARRT certification, and X-ray experience. The role involves a combination of CT and X-ray duties in a busy Level III trauma center with a high daily caseload. The position requires on-call availability and compliance with strict health and certification requirements, including COVID-19 vaccination and flu shots. Floating to a nearby facility may be required. The contract length is approximately 26 weeks.