CT Technologist
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Length of Assignment: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Works every third weekend (Friday and Saturday)
• On-call once every 6 weeks

Work Environment

• Fast-paced Emergency Room setting
• Level I Trauma Center
• Stroke Accredited facility
• Inpatient, Emergency Room, Operating Room, Adult ICU
• Community hospital setting

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans including abdomen, pelvis, chest, head/neck, spine, musculoskeletal, and brain perfusion
• Operate CT equipment ensuring high-quality imaging
• Support patient comfort and safety during procedures
• Maintain accurate records and comply with regulatory guidelines
• Participate in on-call rotation as required

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fingerprinting must be completed using Ohio BCI & FBI codes; results required prior to start or pending background attestation must be signed if results are delayed

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or instructor level, renewal allowed onsite
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (check specifics)
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM not required for this role

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required prior to start
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• Competency exams may be required based on unit specifics

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for CT Technologists with at least one year of experience seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, trauma and stroke-focused hospital environment with night shifts and rotating weekend/on-call responsibilities.