CT Technologist
Vancouver, Washington
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Vancouver, Washington
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Shift: 4 x 10-hour night shifts, Wednesday to Saturday, 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Weekend Requirement: Every weekend
On-call: No
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: CT Technologist
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Must have or have applied for Washington State certification at least 30 days prior to start (current processing time 35-60 business days)
• Floating required within the facility and across the health system; refusal to float may result in contract cancellation
• Locals not accepted (cannot live within 50 miles of any facility in the system)
• No return to origin (RTO) within the first week of assignment; maximum 7 days RTO allowed per assignment
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (including AHA RQI and instructor cards)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (check unit description)
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification may be required/preferred depending on specific unit or facility (verify with unit)
• Primary source verification required for certifications and licenses

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check including 7-year search with multiple components (SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, county, federal, FACIS L3, international if applicable)
• Transcript/diploma copy required for respiratory therapists (not applicable here but noted)
• State-specific background checks (Washington WSP/WATCH search) required
• Facility-specific policies and floating acknowledgement must be reviewed and signed

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (not required annually)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination (Td not accepted)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 1 year or negative chest x-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (immune titer and vaccine series or signed declination)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (marijuana excluded for WA facilities)
• Annual flu vaccination or signed declination (seasonal requirement)
• COVID vaccination documentation or declination required
• Respirator medical clearance annually unless no patient interaction

Additional Information

• Two professional references required (supervisory or above, within 3 years)
• Floating within scope is mandatory
• Contracted hours guaranteed with mandatory cancellation terms (must cancel 1.5 hours before shift start; one mandatory cancellation allowed per two-week pay period without penalty)

This position is ideal for CT Technologists with at least 1 year of experience, current ARRT CT certification, and Washington State licensure who are comfortable working night shifts and floating within a hospital system.