CT Technologist
New York City, New York
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: New York, NY
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 9 weeks (interpreted from contract_length = 9)
Shift: 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm (includes a 60 min break)
Assignment Dates: 03/09/2026 - 05/07/2026

Job Description

• Position: CT Technologist
• Department: MILSTEIN CT SCANNERS
• Disaster critical need
• Work schedule: 14 hours/day, Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, including holidays
• Proficiency required with Apex scanner or GE systems

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program
• New York State license in Radiography
• Certification by NYS to inject contrast media
• ARRT certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography
• Maintain CE credits per American Registry of Radiologic Technologists requirements
• Minimum 1 year of diagnostic imaging experience (specialty years of experience: 1 year)
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (AHA only, primary source verification required)
• Current/active state license (NY) and ARRT certification with no adverse actions
• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to assignment
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (excluding marijuana)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including vital signs and clearance to work without restrictions
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks required)
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for pediatrics or staff working with children)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive IgG titers with booster requirements if low titer
  • Hepatitis B antibody and antigen titers or vaccine series with declination form
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster requirements if low titer
  • Hepatitis C titer within 6 months of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Sept 3 – May 31), no declinations accepted without approved exemption
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start
• Color blind testing: online test required; in-person Ishihara test if failed twice online
• 20-year employment and work history verification required
• Two professional references within 2 years of start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training modules prior to start and during assignment
• Signed confidentiality agreement, harassment factsheet, and staff attestation required

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background (7 years, all aliases)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Social Security verification, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List
• Education verification for degree/certificate and highest education level
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual competency exams and safety manual acknowledgment
• New York State Central Registry and Statewide Exclusion List forms and results (if applicable)
• Drug testing chain of custody form required
• NYP-specific forms and attestations including code of conduct for special needs custodians (if applicable)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 9-week travel contract for a CT Technologist in New York City requiring at least 1 year of diagnostic imaging experience, NYS licensure, ARRT certification, and proficiency with Apex or GE CT scanners. The role involves long shifts (14 hours) with a night schedule and requires comprehensive background checks, immunizations, certifications, and compliance with facility-specific training and documentation.