CT Technologist
Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Native Medical Center

CT Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (CT Technology)
• Shift: Day shift, Thursday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Hours: Up to 36 hours per week, guaranteed up to 40 hours
• Work Settings: Outpatient, inpatient, Emergency Room (ER), community hospital, Adult ICU
• Caseload: Daily caseload typical for CT technologists
• On-Call: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Not typical, but possible coverage if needed
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (local radius rule: 100 miles)
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CT technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (CT) certification
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings

Population & Environment

• Requires cultural sensitivity to Alaska Native population
• Patient population is complex with significant social history and domestic violence considerations
• Facility type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet designated
• Total staffed beds: 152

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Standard background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace and county searches for last 7 years
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for allied health positions
• Fingerprinting not required for this facility
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests accepted)
• References: Two clinical references required
• Clinical skills checklist required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam required, renewed annually
• Fit mask test required within 1 year prior to start, must be renewed annually (approved mask types specified)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (one adult dose)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines; booster allowed if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or facility-specific declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
• TB testing: QGOLD, TSPOT, or PPD within 1 year; if positive, chest X-ray within 5 years required
• TB questionnaire required annually regardless of test results
• COVID-19 vaccine required (initial series or J&J dose plus seasonal/bi-valent booster); medical exemptions accepted with doctor’s letter; declinations and religious exemptions not accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccine highly preferred; required or medical exemption with verifiable diagnosis during flu season

Competency & Training

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• General competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for ER specialty (if applicable)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) AVADE certification required within 12 months of start, renewed annually; onsite training available if needed

Facility Specific Onboarding & Documentation

• Completion of personal data, confidentiality, non-employee approval, badge, and background release forms required prior to start
• Facility-specific pre-boarding and non-employee onboarding tasks must be completed on time (profile registration within 72 hours of booking; all tasks completed at least 10 days prior to start)
• Photo for badge highly preferred but not mandatory
• Mandatory HealthStream training modules assigned during orientation
• Proof of Alaska license application required if license is pending at start

Additional Notes

• No contract changes accepted after signing (including start dates, shifts, or other terms)
• Scrub color: any color or pattern allowed (L&D/OR scrubs provided)
• Parking: free parking available in nearby parking structure

This position is ideal for a seasoned CT technologist with trauma and advanced CT procedure experience, comfortable working in a complex cultural environment, and able to commit to a consistent weekend day shift schedule in Anchorage, Alaska.