CT Technologist - Radiology/Cardiology
La Plata, Maryland
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: La Plata, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks; longer contracts up to 20-26 weeks considered)
Start Date: January 5, 2026, or ASAP
Shift: Monday-Friday, Evenings (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), 5x8 schedule
Weekends: No weekends required
Holidays: Required as scheduled
Floating: Not required
On-Call: Not required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of CT Tech experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Maryland state licensure required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA only)
  • ARRT-R (Radiography) required
  • ARRT-CT preferred
• Experience with Siemens CT scanners and PACS system
• Charting experience with EPIC and PACS

Compliance & Documentation

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Check: 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification for highest level of education
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)

Certifications & Competencies (As Applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, if applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, if applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only, if applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – if applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – NCC C-EFM required if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for certain units if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – as applicable
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – required as applicable, must score 80%+
• Color Blind Testing – required for all candidates
• Competency Exam – required as applicable, must score 80%+
• Age Specific Competency Exam – required for all, including CNAs, must score 80%+
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – required for most units, must score 80%+
• Tech Cert Verification – required as applicable by profession
• State License Verification – primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Facility-Specific Documents (Must be completed prior to start)

• Passport/Badge style photo with solid white/beige background
• Computer System Agreement (due at least 1 week prior to start)
• Confidentiality Statement (due at least 1 week prior to start)
• Corporate Compliance Acknowledgement (due at least 1 week prior to start)
• Job Description Acknowledgement (RN or Non-RN as applicable)
• Badge Application (must complete within 72 hours of signing)
• Confidentiality Agreement (must sign prior to start)
• Dress Code review
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (must be completed by all candidates)
• Portfolio Training Test Out Form (time sensitive for Epic training)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually, specific timing requirements)
• TB Questionnaire if positive TB result (within 2 weeks prior to start)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel + Fentanyl depending on facility) within 30-45 days prior to start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
• COVID-19 vaccination no longer required for this location but documentation may be collected for tracking

Equipment & Systems

• Siemens CT scanners
• PACS system for imaging upload
• EPIC for charting

This position offers a structured evening shift with no weekend or on-call requirements, suitable for CT Technologists licensed in Maryland with required certifications and experience. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.