CT Technologist
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Assignment duration: 16-32 weeks
• ARRT CT certification required
• Must apply for Vermont state license at time of offer
• Phillips equipment experience required
• Ability to independently scan trauma patients
• Experience in a similar-sized teaching facility preferred
• Must be able to start PIVs (Peripheral Intravenous lines) independently
• EPIC electronic medical record experience within the past 2 years is mandatory
• Work schedule: Monday to Sunday, no block schedules
• Every other weekend required
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to lack of public transportation
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

Required Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have demonstrated ability to scan traumas independently and experience with Phillips equipment and EPIC system
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT certification required
• Vermont state license (must apply at time of offer)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA approved
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA approved
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA approved (check unit requirements)
• National Tech Certification verification within 30 days of assignment start
• State License verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification for applicable professions (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as required by profession)
• Color Blind Testing (required)
• Competency Exam (as required by specialty)

Background & Screening Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification based on highest degree and specialty requirements
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry Consent Form required
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check required for Vermont placements
• COVID-19 vaccination attestation and questionnaire required
• Drug testing (not required annually for VT facilities but must be obtained prior to start)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Mask test (updated annually)
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years or titer
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within past 12 months, updated annually
• Annual TB questionnaire if positive TB test
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
• Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
• 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required if working at NY facilities

Orientation & Onboarding

• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays
• Must complete EPIC and Cornerstone modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
• Must provide screenshot of module completion
• Day 1 COVID testing protocol may apply, including early arrival and mask-wearing requirements

Additional Notes

• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Complete and detailed work history required, including bed count, EMR, and facility type
• Reliable transportation is essential due to lack of public transit
• Vehicle must be equipped for winter conditions during November-April

This position is ideal for experienced Radiology/Cardiology professionals comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment with trauma scanning responsibilities and proficient in EPIC and Phillips equipment.