CT Technologist
Bellingham, Washington
PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Tech

Location

• Bellingham, Washington

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Start Date

• ASAP to within 4 weeks from offer

Shift Details

• 4x10 hour shifts per week (40 hours total)
• Variable shifts: mix of days (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM), evenings, and nights (7:00 PM - 5:00 AM) depending on unit needs

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty

Prior Travel Experience

• Not accepting first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)

Licensure & Certifications

• Required License: Washington State license (expected within 6 weeks)
• Pending license accepted
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT(R) (Registered Radiologic Technologist)
• Preferred Certification:

  • ARRT (CT)

Equipment Experience

• Must be proficient with PACS and Siemens equipment (GE preferred)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (R) certification (Registered Radiologic Technologist)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 60 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, counties/states lived/worked, federal and national criminal checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be run 15 days prior to start and every 45 days thereafter
• Social Security verification required (candidates may start pending this if I-9 and eVerify are on file)
• Education verification required (transcripts or diploma acceptable if school closed)
• WA State Patrol check must be run within 90 days prior to start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required for non-clinical)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (required for onsite workers)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (IGRA or 2 PPDs)
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (laboratory evidence, vaccination, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccination series, or declination)
  • Varicella (immunity evidence, vaccination, or declination)
• Drug testing required within 30 days of start (specific panels required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccine religious exemption forms required if applicable
• Respiratory safety clearance required for onsite candidates, updated annually

Orientation and Training

• Must complete facility-specific orientation manual and pass orientation quiz with 100% score prior to start
• Orientation tests assigned based on discipline; retake required until 100% score achieved
• Must review and comply with facility policies including:

  • Dress code
  • Personnel restrictions due to illness
  • Masking policy (N95 fit testing onsite; facial hair must be clean-shaven when using N95)
  • Workplace violence prevention plan (must be signed prior to start)
  • Daily responsibilities and MyTime resources

Documentation and Forms

• Passport-style photo with white or gray background required for badge
• Criminal disclosure statement signed prior to start
• Demographic form due 2 Fridays prior to start
• ID badge and parking form completed prior to start
• Confirmation of standards checklist to be completed and submitted
• Various declination forms required if vaccines are declined (Hep B, TDAP, MMR, Varicella, Flu, COVID-19)
• AccessNow emails for computer access must be completed within 48 hours of receipt

References and Employment Verification

• Two references from Charge RN or higher within last 3 years, covering at least 1 year in specialty
• Verification of last 7 years of employment with proof of 1 year in specialty

This position requires a licensed and experienced CT Technologist with prior travel experience, ready to work variable 10-hour shifts in a hospital setting using Siemens and PACS equipment. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific orientation is mandatory.