CT Technologist
Staunton, Illinois
Community Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location

• Staunton, Illinois

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12 hours per shift (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Patient Age Groups

• Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• Experience with GE CT Scanner is required
• Float experience in X-Ray required
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience not required)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Adult Acute Care and Adult Outpatient imaging
• Emergency Department imaging
• Proficiency with GE imaging equipment
• Imaging expertise in:

  • Abdomen (with/without contrast)
  • Pelvis (with/without contrast)
  • Chest (with/without contrast)
  • Vascular chest (e.g., pulmonary embolism, CTA, aorta)
  • Carotid arteries
  • Head (with/without contrast)
  • Sinuses
  • Soft tissue neck
  • Trauma head
  • Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic spine imaging
  • Musculoskeletal trauma
• Advanced imaging techniques:

  • 3D rendering (Maximum intensity projection, Surface shaded displays, Volume rendering)
  • Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR)
• Preparation and administration of contrast media
• Radiation safety knowledge

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black or Dark Gray

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (prior to start)
• Background checks including:

  • Social Security Trace, County, Nationwide, Sex Offender, EDV (within last 7 years)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (annual)
  • HHS/OIG (annual)
  • Education Verification (transcript or diploma)
  • Illinois Adult Abuse Registry Search (required, can pend at start)
• Employment application with resume
• 7 years of work history verification (attestations allowed after 3 attempts)
• 2 professional references within 2 years
• Skills checklist (annual)
• Facility-specific job description acknowledgment prior to start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing within 12 months (specific approved masks)
• Immunizations and titers as applicable:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella proof of immunity or vaccination (for travelers born 1957 or later)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• COVID-19 exemptions allowed (medical and religious, with appropriate documentation)
• Flu vaccination strongly recommended but not required

Testing and Competency Exams

• Medication and pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Pass/fail testing on medication and glucose meter during orientation (for RNs; note this is a CT Tech role, so may not apply)

This position is ideal for CT Technologists with solid experience on GE CT scanners, comfortable working night shifts, and able to float to X-Ray as needed. The role involves imaging a broad patient age range and requires multiple certifications and compliance with health and background screening protocols.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience with GE Healthcare imaging equipment
• X-Ray Technician experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) certification