Travel Cardiac CT Technologist - $3,048 per week
American Traveler · Puyallup, WA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
American Traveler is hiring a CT Technologist for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, WA.
Responsibilities
- Work in an imaging department with 3 CT suites at a 375-bed Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, WA
- Night shift patient mix is approximately 90% ER and ICU cases
- Department sees over 100 patients in a 24-hour period
- Cardiac CT experience is preferred
- Equipment includes Siemens Dual Source CT 128 Flash, Definition 64 (interventional CT), and Definition Edge 128 in the ER
- Contrast injector: MedRad; medication dispensing via Pyxis; PACS: Change Healthcare
- EMR: Epic
- 12-hour night shifts, Saturday through Monday, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
- 2–3 on-call shifts per month; call hours are 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Floating is not typically required
- Holiday coverage expected on an every-other basis
Requirements
- Current BLS, ARRT (CT and R) certifications required
- Washington State license required if applicable
- Minimum of 1 year of CT experience in a large Level III or higher facility required
- Acute care hospital experience required; critical access-only background is not accepted
- Proficiency with CT case types including general diagnostic, interventional, ER, and ICU cases
- 2 references from a supervisor or above (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or equivalent) required prior to start; 1 reference accepted at time of consideration
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of CT experience in a large Level III or higher facility required
- Acute care hospital experience required; critical access-only background is not accepted
- Proficiency with CT case types including general diagnostic, interventional, ER, and ICU cases
- 2 references from a supervisor or above (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or equivalent) required prior to start; 1 reference accepted at time of consideration
Skills
- Current BLS certification
- ARRT (CT and R) certifications
- Experience with CT equipment including Siemens Dual Source CT 128 Flash, Definition 64 (interventional CT), and Definition Edge 128
- Experience with contrast injectors, medication dispensing systems, PACS, EMR, and hospital information systems
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
- Sizable housing stipend
- Substantial 401(k) match
- 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians
Pay
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
- Fixed, repeating rotation with minor alterations
- Shift change requests can only be accommodated if the desired shift is already posted
- RTO requests must be submitted to and approved by the manager
- First-time travelers are considered provided they have experience in a large Level III or higher facility with broad CT experience
Additional Information
- Covered by a Lead CT Tech, Radiologist (on-site during day, remote at night), IR MD and PA, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and a CT transporter (available except 4:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
- Up to 5 CT Techs on duty during business hours; 3 CT Techs after 5:00 PM
- Orientation includes new employee orientation (NEO) plus approximately 1 week of department-specific training, with flexibility for additional time if needed
- Schedule follows a fixed, repeating rotation with minor alterations; shift change requests can only be accommodated if the desired shift is already posted
- RTO requests must be submitted to and approved by the manager
- First-time travelers are considered provided they have experience in a large Level III or higher facility with broad CT experience
- Coverage for holidays is expected on an every-other basis
- Coverage for on-call shifts is 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- COVID vaccination is required
- Scrubs of any solid color are acceptable; professional appearance required with no logos or designs
- Free parking is available on-site