CT Tech

Details

Client Name
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Radiology

Specialty
CT Tech

Job ID
35576861

Job Title
CT Tech

Weekly Pay
$2094.5


Shift Details

Shift
Night - 12x3 - 07PM

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
01/24/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)
Profession: CT Technologist
Specialty: CT Technologist
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 06:45 PM - 07:15 AM
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year
License: Current ARRT (R) certification and registration
Certifications: ARRT (CT) certification preferred or required based on facility requirements; Current BLS certification


Must-Have:
Strong experience performing routine and contrast-enhanced CT examinations
Experience with IV contrast administration and recognition of contrast reactions
Knowledge of radiation safety and dose-reduction practices
Ability to work independently and prioritize examinations based on patient acuity
Strong communication, critical-thinking, organization, and time-management skills


Description:
The Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech) performs high-quality diagnostic CT examinations for patients across varying levels of acuity.
The CT Tech is responsible for proper patient positioning, selecting appropriate imaging protocols, administering contrast when indicated, and maintaining radiation safety standards.
They produce diagnostic-quality images for physician interpretation.


Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine and advanced CT examinations according to physician orders and established imaging protocols.
Perform CT imaging for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and trauma patients.
Verify patient identity, physician orders, clinical history, allergies, and appropriate screening requirements before examinations.
Position patients accurately and select appropriate scanning parameters to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
Perform contrast-enhanced and non-contrast CT examinations.
Establish or assess IV access and administer IV contrast according to facility protocols and scope of practice.
Monitor patients for contrast reactions and respond appropriately to adverse events.
Perform CT angiography (CTA) examinations when required.
Perform trauma and emergency CT examinations efficiently while maintaining image quality and patient safety.
Utilize radiation dose-reduction techniques and follow ALARA principles.
Recognize imaging artifacts and make appropriate technical adjustments to improve image quality.
Perform post-processing, multiplanar reconstructions, and other advanced imaging techniques as required.
Review completed studies for technical quality before releasing images for physician interpretation.
Communicate effectively with radiologists, nurses, emergency department staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record, PACS, and radiology information systems.
Maintain CT equipment and report equipment or safety concerns appropriately.
Follow infection-prevention, patient-identification, radiation-safety, and contrast-administration standards.
Assist with maintaining efficient patient throughput in a fast-paced imaging department.


Preferred Experience:
Recent acute-care hospital CT experience.
Emergency department and trauma CT experience.
CT angiography (CTA) experience.
Experience with stroke and trauma protocols.
Experience performing portable or procedural CT examinations when applicable.
Experience with advanced post-processing and 3D reconstruction.
Experience working with high-acuity and critically ill patients.
Familiarity with PACS, RIS, and electronic medical record systems.


Ideal Candidate:
The ideal CT Tech is an experienced technologist who can independently manage a busy CT workload while maintaining excellent image quality and patient safety.
The technologist should be comfortable with emergency and trauma imaging, contrast administration, CTA examinations, and working with patients ranging from routine outpatients to critically ill emergency and ICU patients.


Client Details

Address
4220 Harding Pike

City
Nashville

State
TN

Zip Code
37205


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