CT Technologist
New York, New York
New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location

• New York, NY

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 8 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift, Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM
• Alternating weekends
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Job Description

• Perform diagnostic imaging in Radiology/Cardiology with emphasis on Computed Tomography (CT)
• Use and proficiency with EMR, RIS, HIS, PACS, and modality-specific software required

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CT Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Diagnostic Imaging

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent relevant experience in CT imaging

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days prior to assignment covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, including all aliases
• Education verification with primary source verification for all formal education listed
• Employment application and 20-year work history verification with no gaps, including city/state and dates in MM/YYYY format
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug test within 60 days prior to start (excluding marijuana)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, and clearance to work without restrictions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year prior to start (3M 1870+ or Halyard N95, no PAPRs)
• Required immunizations and titers or proof of vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (antibody and antigen titers or vaccine series with declination if applicable)
  • Hepatitis C (titer and treatment documentation if positive)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (Sept 3 – May 4), with medical or religious exemptions requiring approval
• Tuberculosis testing within required timeframes (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) or negative chest X-ray if positive history
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start
• Color blindness testing if applicable (must pass online or in-person Ishihara test)
• Various state-specific exclusion and registry checks as required by New York State regulations

Certifications and Training

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification recommended (AHA only, primary source verification)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training modules prior to or at start of assignment
• Annual required training modules including hospital safety and fire training

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required background checks, health screenings, and training prior to start
• All documentation must be current, valid, and compliant with facility and state requirements
• Failure to meet immunization or testing requirements may result in removal from assignment
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CT Tech travel assignment in New York.