CT Technologist
St Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 Night shifts (8:00 PM - 6:30 AM), Monday through Thursday
• Daily Caseload: Per tech (not specified)
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (highest requirement)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs; no floating to sister facilities
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles
• Pending State License Accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days off within the 13-week contract
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT CT certification must be in hand at time of submittal
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification may be required or preferred depending on unit (refer to facility/unit specifics)
• State License: Primary source verification required (Missouri license verifiable on NURSYS)
• IV Certification: Preferred for LPN/LVN if applicable
• Other Certifications: May include Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), and others depending on unit

Experience & Skills Required

• Work Setting Experience Required: Outpatient and inpatient
• Preferred Work Settings: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital, Community Hospital, Adult ICU
• General Skills Required: PACS, use of contrasts
• Preferred General Skills: IV starts, portables, biopsies
• CT Procedure Experience Required: Abdomen, pelvis, head/neck, chest, spine, musculoskeletal, CT angiography (CTAs), multiplanar reconstruction
• Preferred CT Procedures: Aspirations/biopsies, brain perfusion, colonography, CT arthrography, drainage, myelography, transplant studies
• Equipment Experience: Siemens scanners preferred
• Facility Type: Level 1 trauma center with high complexity cases

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Education verification of highest related education required
• Fingerprinting required for certain Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments
• Drug testing required within 1 year of start and must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (with specific timing requirements)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific documents such as HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules must be completed prior to start

Additional Information

• Level 1 trauma center with 1259 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Floating within scope is required to meet facility needs
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Locals are not accepted for this position
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Summary

This is a travel/contract CT Tech position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CT experience with ARRT CT certification. The role involves night shifts in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma center using Siemens scanners. Candidates should have experience with a broad range of CT procedures and be comfortable working in both outpatient and inpatient settings, preferably in large hospital or trauma center environments. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and certifications is mandatory. First-time travelers are accepted, and no prior travel experience is required.