Travel CT Technologist - $2,660 per week

Location: Gretna, Louisiana | Start: 11/23/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Type: Travel | Schedule: 36 hrs/week, 12‑hr nights (Fri–Sun, 6:30 pm–7:00 am) | Job ID: OOSCH0002486

About the role

This position is responsible for assessing patients and safely performing routine CT procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. The role also serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy.
• Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV).
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performs notification/remediation as warranted.
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanations, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements; ensures compliance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Work Experience: 2+ years in CT specialty (required).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; ARRT Registered (required).

Qualifications

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Windows‑style applications, role‑specific software packages, and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language.
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work self‑directed and function without direct supervision.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts).
• General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to various disease states.
• Skills to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
• Skills to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
• Ability to provide care/support services consistent with the patient’s age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs.

Schedule

36 hours per week; 12‑hour night shifts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30 pm to 7:00 am. No on‑call or floating required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Medium Work: exerting 20–50 lbs of force occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly to move objects.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grab with arms and hands; manual dexterity required.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
• Work in patient care areas with potential occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.