CT Technologist
New York, New York
NYU Langone''s Center for Musculoskeletal Care

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Night Shift) – Travel/Contract

Location

• New York, NY

Position Summary

Seeking an overnight CT Technologist with X-Ray skills to support a low-volume, steady-paced orthopedic imaging setting. The role involves working independently during night shifts in a specialty hospital environment.

Schedule

• Night shift: Midnight to 8:30 AM, Monday through Friday
• Initial 2 weeks: Day shift training before transitioning to night shift
• 40 hours per week

Caseload & Patient Population

• Up to 20 patients per shift (may be fewer due to low volume)
• Patient age groups: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Orthopedic exams performed in exam rooms or via portable equipment
• Work may rotate across multiple departments or private sector locations nearby

Work Settings & Experience

• Experience in outpatient, inpatient, ER, and adult ICU settings preferred
• General skills: Portable imaging
• X-ray procedures: Extremities, Spine/Pelvis, Head, Chest/Thorax, Musculoskeletal, Lower and Upper Extremities
• CT procedures: Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Spine, Musculoskeletal, Brain Perfusion, CT Angiographies (CTAs), Multiplanar Reconstruction
• Experience operating Siemens equipment preferred
• Epic system experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in New York
• CT Technologist with 2 years of experience
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• IV Certification
• DOHNYS certification
• ARRT CT certification
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• X-Ray Technician experience

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

Uniform

• Scrubs color: Charcoal Grey

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including Social Security Trace, New York State search, county/statewide searches, FACIS Level 3, sex offender database, nationwide and international searches if applicable)
• Education verification required (high school/GED minimum for allied travelers unless higher degree held)
• SAM and OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if educated outside the US and degree verification is problematic
• Drug screen: Aya standard 9-panel drug test within 1 year of start (not required for subcontractors)
• Physical exam and general health assessment within 1 year of start
• Fit mask (N95) test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required within specified timeframes:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers with vaccination follow-up if needed
  • Hepatitis B positive titer or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 1

Training and Competency Requirements

• HIPAA Acknowledgement
• Harassment Prevention Training (New York specific, annual)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Relias)
• Color Blind Testing (100% score required)
• Unit-specific Competency Exam (Relias)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (pass/fail, time sensitive, not required for allied travelers)
• Core Parts I, II, III and OSHA Mandatory training (annual, Relias; not required for allied/tech staff)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for applicable units
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing if applicable

Documentation and Onboarding

• Hard copy of New York State Radiologic Technologist license with green border and signed by licensee required before start or proof of ordering license accepted
• Photo for badge: Color, plain white/light background, waist-up, no filters or headwear (except religious), submitted within 72 hours of contract signing
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be reviewed and signed (e.g., Code of Conduct, Privacy & Confidentiality, Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Quality & Safety Practices, Staff Handbook)
• New Beginnings Packet review and acknowledgement
• Onboarding and continuing education modules to be completed within 30 days of start and as required throughout assignment

References and Employment History

• Two manager/supervisor references required (charge nurse not acceptable unless approved)
• Verification of all current and previous employment within last 7 years
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and uploaded

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted for this unit
• Must be comfortable working independently due to low patient volume on night shift

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CT Technologist travel contract position.