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Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Huntersville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

This position is for a CT Tech specializing in Radiology/Cardiology at a 151-bed community hospital with two Siemens CT scanners located near the Emergency Department. The CT department performs a variety of exams including general scans, biopsies/drains, cardiac imaging, radiation treatment planning, and research scans.

Schedule

Shift: 10-hour nights
Hours: 21:00 - 07:30
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
40 hours per week
No call or float requirements
No weekend schedule
Missed shifts must be made up within the same week or added to the end of the contract

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
Experience with Siemens Definition and Siemens Force CT scanners
Experience with EPIC and McKesson systems
Experience with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in outpatient, inpatient, ER, and adult ICU settings
Skills in IV starts, contrast administration
CT procedure experience including:
- Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Spine, Musculoskeletal
- Aspirations/Biopsies, Colonography, CT Arthrography, Drainage, CTAs, Multiplanar Reconstruction
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ARRT (CT)

Note: 1st time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is NOT required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience with neonates, pediatrics, infants
Level I Trauma experience
Community hospital experience
Biopsies, Myelography, Radiation Therapy Planning

Orientation

Corporate EPIC training: 1 day
Facility orientation with preceptor: 3 days (~64 hours)
Travelers must be fully available during orientation days (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday start possible)
Missing any portion of orientation may delay or cancel the start date

Equipment & Systems

Siemens Definition and Siemens Force CT scanners only
EPIC and McKesson required

Uniform

Scrubs color: Royal Blue

Background & Compliance Requirements

Criminal background check within 90 days covering all locations lived in last 7 years
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
Education verification for highest degree earned specific to profession
State-specific searches for North Carolina Healthcare Personnel Registry and Division of Medical Assistance within 90 days
Drug testing within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required
Immunizations and titers required:
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or facility-specific declination)
- Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; additional requirements if positive
References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel allied acute care

Certifications & Competencies

BLS (Basic Life Support) required
ARRT (CT) certification required
Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Color Blind Testing within 1 year via Relias
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain RN specialties (not applicable here)
Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) but not specified for this role

Additional Notes

All missed shifts must be made up within the same week or added to the end of the contract
Start date is subject to change based on class and trainer availability
Travelers must be fully available with no other commitments during orientation and start week
Radiation badge required for CT Techs; process initiated upon assignment
Candidates must complete facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, hospital policies, and orientation modules prior to start

This opportunity is ideal for CT Techs with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a community hospital setting using Siemens CT equipment and EPIC/McKesson systems. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.