CT Technologist
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM (may vary as needed)
Hours: 40 hours per week (5 shifts x 8 hours)

Facility Type

• Short term acute care hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• 426 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC

Job Description

• Position requires floating to a secondary campus as needed.
• Work primarily involves CT technology within Radiology/Cardiology specialty.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Connecticut
• Minimum 2 years of CT Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT-R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience with EPIC charting system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Must provide photo ID matching legal name on first day.
• 7-year criminal background check within 12 months, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation and diploma required for internationally educated candidates.
• Education verification of highest level required; official transcripts may be requested.
• Sex offender search required.
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually; clean-shaven required for fit testing.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician documented history)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccine series, or declination within 1 year)
  • Tdap vaccination highly preferred for certain specialties (not required).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID vaccination series preferred but not required.

Training and Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended (check unit requirements).
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Must complete various facility-specific training modules and attestations, including but not limited to:

  • Language Services Training
  • CAUTI Education Training
  • Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
  • Mobile Heartbeat Alarm Module (exceptions apply)
  • Stroke Education (exceptions apply)
  • CLABSI Prevention Training
  • Preventing Pressure Injury Training
  • Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
  • Pyxis ES MedStation Training
  • Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
  • Patient Bedside Rounding (exceptions apply)
  • Ventricular Assist Device Awareness (exceptions apply)
  • AME Blood Administration Module (exceptions apply)
  • New Employee Orientation
  • 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for CT Tech)
  • Fire Safety Module (effective 5/4/2026)
  • Chaperone Policy Training (effective 5/31/2024)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 12 months, minimum 85% score.
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates starting 8/2/2024, minimum 80% score.

Work History and References

• Must provide 7 years of work history with no gaps greater than 90 days.
• Employment verification required for the last 7 years.
• References required per standard protocol.

Additional Notes

• Floating to a secondary campus may be required.
• Night shift schedule with potential variation based on department needs.
• Free parking available.

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