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Travel Cardiac CT Technologist - $3,048 per week

American Traveler · Puyallup, WA · 1 wk ago
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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

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