CT Technologist
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (CT/Xray Tech)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend shifts required
• No on-call duties
• No floating between units required
• Average patient visits per day: 20
• Charting system: Epic
• Equipment used includes Siemens Somatron go all, Carestream revolution portable xray, GE-9900 OEC portable c-arm, Siemens Ysio Max general xray
• Unit covers hospital imaging needs including Emergency Department (ED) and inpatient (IP)
• ED sees an average of 40 patients per 24-hour period, with highs up to 63 patients
• Acute care hospital with 29 adult inpatient beds, 18 ED rooms, 2-room OR, 1 cath lab
• No scheduled outpatients or interventional radiology at this time

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CT Technologist/Xray Tech, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• X-Ray Technician experience
• Weekend availability required
• Ability to chart in Epic system

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation held twice monthly
• Safety and facility-specific orientation required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Current Driver’s License or State ID with correct name/address
• Background checks including 7-year history, national sex offender search, and applicable county/state checks
• Drug testing within 30 days of assignment start (12-panel)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician/NP/PA
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and/or titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of 3 vaccines or positive titer; declinations allowed with form)
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start, renewed annually
• Professional references: 2 required from employment within last 3 years, including 1 supervisory reference
• Employment application with detailed work history for last 7 years, explaining any gaps over 30 days
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for certain units
• HIPAA competency (annual update required)

Notes

• No local candidates within 75 miles of the facility will be considered
• Scrub color: Light grey
• This is a travel contract position with a 13-week duration

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