CT Technologist
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Start Date: Target start on March 9 or March 23
• Work Environment:

  • Complex academic healthcare system with a level one trauma program
  • 1,000-bed hospital including 200 dedicated pediatric beds
  • Services include outpatient and inpatient imaging, CT intervention, pain management, portable neuro CT imaging, portable OR imaging, dedicated CTs in the Emergency Department, pediatric and neonatal imaging
• Caseload: Cardiac, oncology, trauma, pain management, interventional

Required Qualifications

• Certification: ARRT-CT certification required
• Experience: GE and Siemens CT scanner experience required (strict requirement)
• Testing: FIT Test required (no flu exemptions accepted)
• Licenses: Must hold a valid CT Tech license/certification as per ARRT standards
• Education: Must have graduated from an accredited Radiologic Sciences program with an AAS or higher in Radiologic Sciences
• Background:

  • Comprehensive background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), and education verification
  • Education verification required for all Radiology/Cardiology specialties
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio vaccine or attestation
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols for positive history)
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only
  • Chemotherapy certification as applicable
• Competency: Unit-specific competency exam required
• Orientation: Biweekly orientation schedule

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months; at least one must be a supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Facility Specific:

  • Must set up a facility guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
  • Completion of online modules prior to orientation
  • Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required for this position

Summary

This CT Tech travel contract in Durham, NC offers a challenging role in a large academic medical center with diverse imaging caseloads including cardiac, oncology, trauma, and pediatric patients. Candidates must have ARRT-CT certification, experience with GE and Siemens CT scanners, and meet comprehensive health, background, and certification requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with a Monday-Friday evening shift.