2 Bakersfield CT Technologist Jobs
Travel Allied (CT Technologist) - CT
$2,988/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
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Additional Information
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
An interview may not be available prior to offer. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Special Requests:
- Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months.
- Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
- Travel pairs are not accepted.
Unit Details:
- Common CT studies/procedures include brain, abdomen, pelvis, spine, biopsies, drainage, extremities, angio, and cryoablation.
- Uses Radnet and Merge PACS.
- Department equipment includes Canon 16-slice and Canon 80-slice scanners.
- Radiologist is in-house on days and on call after normal hours.
- IV starts are handled by the IR nurse if needed, or by floor and ED nurses for their patients having a CT procedure.
Shift & Scheduling:
- No weekend requirements.
- 1 major and 1 minor holiday required.
- No standby required.
Floating Requirements:
- First to float.
Travel CT Technologist Jobs
CT Technologists are in demand across the United States as imaging volumes rise, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median wage of $77,660 for radiologic and CT technologists (May 2024), with faster-than-average job growth projected for the field. Travel CT Tech jobs are available in hospitals, trauma centers, and outpatient imaging facilities in every region. Job descriptions emphasize emergency and routine CT imaging, contrast administration, and patient safety. These roles are rewarding because CT scans are central to fast, accurate diagnosis - and travel contracts typically pay above staff rates.
Travel CT Technologist Jobs in Bakersfield, California
A CT Technologist is a radiologic technologist who specializes in computed tomography (CT) imaging, using rotating X-ray equipment to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body. These scans help physicians diagnose injuries, tumors, vascular disease, and internal bleeding. Job responsibilities include positioning patients, administering contrast media when ordered, operating the CT scanner safely, and following radiation-protection (ALARA) protocols. Most CT Technologists are certified through the ARRT, with the (CT) post-primary credential.
