CT Technologist
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location

• Akron, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 1st shift (Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
• Rotating weekends
• 1 day of call per month, holidays as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• Level 1/Stroke experience preferred

Required Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT CT license
• Ohio state license or willingness to obtain Ohio license
• BLS certification (AHA only; Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CT Technologist
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• ARRT (CT) certification
• Must carry a government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) during assignment
• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA compliant 7-year search and education verification
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually; must be completed under code 4723.09 (Nursing)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (3M 1860 small/regular or 1870+)
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (medical exemptions require doctor’s note)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 6 months of start
  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or declination documented
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster required if negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• 10-panel drug screen required, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Onboarding and Compliance

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start; modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome and cannot be skipped
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• State license primary source verification required within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area
• Two professional references within 1 year of start from a manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting results must be received prior to contract extension; some Radiology/Cardiology specialties cannot start with pending fingerprint results
• Physical exam does not need annual update if no break in employment at the facility
• Latex allergy notification required to ensure availability of latex-free gloves
• Badge photo required prior to start for clearance
• Travelers with a break in employment longer than 6 months may need to repeat onboarding modules
• Traveler’s legal name must be used in onboarding system; name changes must be updated through proper channels

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CT Tech travel contract position in Ohio.