CT Technologist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM (4x10 hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Perform CT imaging using Siemens scanners in a Level 1 trauma center with high complexity cases.
• Daily caseload typical for CT technologists.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required; no floating to sister facilities.
• Work settings include outpatient and inpatient environments.
• Experience preferred in Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital, Community Hospital, and Adult ICU settings.
• Procedures required: Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Spine, Musculoskeletal, CT Angiographies (CTAs), Multiplanar Reconstruction.
• Preferred procedures: Aspirations/Biopsies, Brain Perfusion, Colonography, CT Arthrography, Drainage, Myelography, Transplant Studies.
• General skills required: PACS, use of contrast agents.
• Preferred skills: IV starts, portable imaging, biopsies.

Required Qualifications

• CT Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• CT Technologist experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ARRT CT certification.
• Experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) if required by unit.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, MAB) – check unit-specific requirements.
• Unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated annually.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Monitor Techs (not applicable here).
• IV certification preferred but not explicitly required for CT Tech.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a full panel of substances.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Background checks including criminal, statewide, and federal exclusions must be current.
• Education verification required.
• Missouri-specific background checks and registries apply.
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab float assignments (not applicable here).

Facility & Work Environment

• Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital, Short Term Acute Care.
• Total staffed beds: 1259.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Parking available with monthly passes; free parking for straight night shifts.
• Dress code and hygiene policies must be followed.
• Orientation required; parking instructions provided during orientation.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Employment application required.
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred).
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start.
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months).
• HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, and dress code policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Regulatory compliance education quiz must be completed annually.
• Vehicle registration required for certain roles.
• Additional facility-specific documents and training modules may be required.

Additional Notes

• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel assignment.
• No floating to sister facilities.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• No on-call duties.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Candidates with experience in large hospital settings or Level 1 trauma centers are preferred.

This position is ideal for CT Technologists with ARRT CT certification seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, trauma-focused hospital environment with Siemens CT scanner experience.