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Job Opportunity: CT Technologist

Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Perform computerized tomographic (CT) procedures for diagnosis of disease and injury following radiologist protocols.
Prepare and position patients accurately; select appropriate anatomic and technical parameters.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice and regulations.
Monitor patients during procedures and report any abnormal activity.
Follow radiation safety procedures and recommend protocol updates as needed.

Required Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:
- Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) prior to hire.
- One or more of the following:
  - Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
  - NMTCB(CT) Computed Tomography Specialty Certification or ARRT(CT) Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT (in addition to CNMT certification if applicable).
  - Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  - Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.
- BLS Provider certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) obtained within 30 days of hire.

Required Experience

Specialty: CT Technologist
Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry expectations for CT Technologist roles.

Required Compliance and Onboarding Credentials

BLS certification (AHA preferred).
Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
Completion of HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA training within one year of start, updated every 3 years.
Documented proof of immunizations and health screenings including:
- MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
- Fit Test (annual requirement).
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
- Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions require mask wearing).
- TB screening (PPD or IGRA with chest X-ray if positive; annual questionnaire).
- Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
- Tdap vaccine (valid for 10 years; no declinations accepted).
Drug screening: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other required screenings within 30 days prior to start.
Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start.
Professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment.
Valid Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and meet address requirements).
Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
Skills checklist for specialty completed within one year of start and updated annually.
Badge photo with specified background requirements.

Additional Notes

The Medical Imaging Contract Worker Form is completed onsite.
Attestation for Medical Imaging Contract Worker Onboarding Education must be uploaded by the agency after completion.
No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work as a CT Technologist on a travel contract in Illinois, requiring appropriate licensure, certifications, and compliance with health and safety standards.