Description

American Traveler is hiring a CT Technologist for an acute care hospital imaging department, requiring dual CT and X-ray experience and ARRT certification in both modalities.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a combined CT/X-ray imaging department
• Department includes 1 CT scanner, 2 X-ray rooms, 1 portable X-ray unit, 1 ultrasound, and 1 Dexa scanner
• Performs ER, inpatient, and outpatient exams including portables, stroke and trauma imaging
• No OR or fluoroscopy duties required
• Uses Philips X-ray and portable equipment and Siemens CT and X-ray equipment
• Average volume of 5-10 CT, 8-10 ultrasound, and 10-15 X-ray studies per day
• EPIC EMR and McKesson/Change Healthcare PACS used
• Night shift schedule, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 10-hour shifts
• 24/7 department coverage with 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Possible occasional float coverage to Magic Valley hospital, disclosed at interview
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Certified CT Technologist - ARRT(CT)
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - ARRT(R)
• License required if applicable
• Experience in both CT and X-ray modalities required, with comfort transitioning between specialties
• Must be able to start IVs for CT outpatients, with possible training for Point of Care Creatinine testing
• EPIC EMR experience
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Follows protocol book and physician preferences for basic general scans
• Department led by a Radiology Manager and Lead Technologist
• Radiologist available by call from Magic Valley
• 1-3 days of department-specific orientation, extendable if needed
• Additional support provided by a Medical Imaging educator during onboarding
• No scrub color requirement
• RTO and holiday coverage details disclosed during interview
• Facility follows a 50-mile radius rule; local candidates within this radius are not eligible
• Permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered