CT Technologist
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Thursday, Friday, every other weekend)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Start Date: ASAP
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (Siemens experience required)
• First-time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Floating Required: Yes, to sister facilities

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,567
• Charting System: Epic

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check (must be updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education verification including foreign equivalency if applicable
• State license verification (CT license application required within 72 hours of start)
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 85%)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates starting 8/2/2024 or later; must score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for telemetry, MS/Tele, ER, all ICU units)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (must be updated annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination highly preferred for certain specialties
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccine series preferred

Compliance & Training Modules

Candidates must complete and attest to the following (some exceptions apply):

• Stroke Education
• CLABSI Prevention for Adult and Pediatric
• Preventing Pressure Injury
• Language Services Training
• CAUTI Education Training
• Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
• Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
• Pyxis ES MedStation Modules
• Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
• Patient Bedside Rounding
• Ventricular Assist Device Awareness
• AME Blood Administration Module (annual update required)
• New Employee Orientation Module
• 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for CT Tech)
• ED Handbook (for ED/ER RNs only)
• eCart Training Module (for RNs, with some exceptions)
• Chaperone Policy Training (required for RNs and Allied Health)
• EMU Caring Course (required for EEG Techs)
• EPIC Testing (required for RNs with Epic experience)
• Vaccination Booster Medical Exemption (if applicable)

Employment History & Documentation

• 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days
• Work history verification required for all start dates on/after 8/2/2024
• Skills checklist required within 12 months of start
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for CT Tech and related specialties

Additional Notes

• Siemens CT experience is mandatory for this role.
• Floating to sister facilities is required.
• First-time travel healthcare workers are welcome to apply.
• Background checks and verifications must be completed and approved prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center with a large acute care facility using Epic charting. The role requires strong technical skills, certifications, and compliance with extensive health and safety protocols.