CT Technologist
Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location

• Napa, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (21:30 to 7:30)

Job Description

• Work primarily with Emergency Department patients, including trauma cases requiring multiple scans.
• Perform extremity exams and stroke protocol imaging.
• Must be proficient with Siemens equipment and able to work independently.
• Floating between similar units is required.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager's discretion.
• Weekend work requirements unspecified.
• Average daily patient census: 30-50.

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 25
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CT Technologist
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements should be verified against the specific clinical track or unit requirements.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• Education verification required.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met.
• Various state-specific background checks depending on placement location.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required annually; onsite testing available if needed.
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (10-panel for some Per Diem candidates); negative results required.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS.
• Must comply with float policy; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Badge photo required for identification.

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CT Tech travel contract position in Napa, CA.