CT Technologist (IV Certified)
New York City, New York
NYU Langone''s Center for Musculoskeletal Care
Assured Nursing and 4 others

Job Opportunity: CT Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Location: New York, NY
Facility: NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital MSP
Hospital System: NYU Langone
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Position for a CT Technologist with IV certification (REQUIRED).
• Preferably experienced with Siemens equipment and able to perform X-Rays.
• Work schedule:

  • Training: First 2 weeks, Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM.
  • Regular shift: Monday to Friday, Midnight to 8 AM (30-minute lunch).
• Caseload: Up to 20 patients daily, often fewer due to low volume.
• Work independently due to low volume on the shift.
• Patient population includes Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.
• Specialty hospital focusing on Orthopedic exams in exam rooms or via portable equipment.
• May rotate across multiple departments within the hospital or private sector locations nearby.

Work Setting Experience

• Outpatient
• Inpatient
• Emergency Room (ER)
• Adult ICU

Procedure Experience Required

• X-Ray: Extremities, Spine/Pelvis, Head, Chest/Thorax, Musculoskeletal, Lower and Upper Extremities
• CT: Abdomen, Pelvis, Head/Neck, Chest, Spine, Musculoskeletal, Brain Perfusion, CT Angiographies (CTAs), Multiplanar Reconstruction

Certifications & Licenses Required

• IV Certification (REQUIRED)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• DOHNYS (New York State Department of Health Radiologic Technologist License)
• Additional preferred certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy certification (as applicable)
• Must have valid NY State X-Ray/Radiology tech license and ARRT license.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment over 150 pounds (with or without assistive devices).

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Unit accepts first-time travelers.

Dress Code

• Scrubs color: Charcoal Grey

Compliance & Training Requirements

• Completion of various competency exams including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency
  • Color Blind Testing (must score 100%)
  • Unit-specific Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (time-sensitive, pass/fail)
• Annual mandatory trainings:

  • Core Parts I, II, III
  • OSHA Mandatory Training
  • NY Harassment Prevention Training
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments including:

  • Privacy, Information Security & Confidentiality Agreement
  • Drug-Free Workplace Policy
  • Quality, Regulatory, and Safety Practices
  • Staff Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing (specific photo guidelines apply).

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year, updated annually (exceptions apply).
• Vaccinations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers with vaccination follow-up if needed
  • Hepatitis B positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening per Aya Healthcare standards (9-panel, within 1 year).

Background & Verification

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including multiple databases).
• Employment and education verification (7 years history minimum).
• References: 2 manager/supervisor references required (specific acceptable titles).
• State-specific searches and federal exclusions checks (SAM, OIG) within 30 days of start.
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education completed outside the US.

Additional Notes

• Initial onboarding and continued education modules must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Traveler must establish system username and password prior to orientation.
• Must comply with all NYU Langone policies and procedures.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialty orthopedic hospital with a diverse patient population and a variety of imaging procedures. Ideal candidates are experienced CT Technologists with strong independent work skills and required certifications.