As a travel CT technologist, you have the unique opportunity to combine your medical expertise with the adventure of travel, making your career path both diverse and rewarding. Plus, you get to reap all of the amazing benefits of travel employment, like competitive pay, flexibility, and the chance to satisfy your wanderlust.
Taking a travel contract gives you unique experiences working in a range of clinical settings, broadens your skill set and marketability, and allows you to explore new regions and enjoy a level of personal freedom that is unparalleled in permanent positions.
Interested in traveling as a CT tech? Browse travel CT tech jobs at outstanding facilities across the country and find your fit.
A CT tech, or computed tomography technologist, plays a critical role in healthcare by operating CT scan equipment that utilizes x-ray technology to capture diagnostic images of a patient’s internal organs, bones, and tissues. These detailed images assist physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases effectively. A travel CT technologist also follows facility protocols, prepares patients for the scan, explains the process, and ensures their comfort and safety during the procedure. To be successful in the travel CT tech profession, you’ll need a blend of technical skills, patient care expertise, and precision to make the most impact.
Conducts high-quality CT scans in accordance with prescribed protocols to capture patient’s interior body
Fosters a safe and comfortable environment for patients throughout the scanning process
Collaborates with radiologists or other licensed practitioners and the team to optimize scan protocols and improve image quality
Performs routine maintenance and quality checks on CT equipment and patient monitoring equipment to ensure optimal functioning
Adheres to radiation safety measures and review protocols to protect both patients and staff
Maintains accurate patient records and respects patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
With opportunities for travelers all over the country, we’ve selected areas with the most popular medical traveling jobs to help you find your best fit.
Travel CT tech pay packages are competitive and financially unique to fit you. Did we mention that you’ll know what you're getting paid by the hour and week before you apply?
You need certifications before you get on your way, traveler! Your state licenses and certification costs are covered, so you can get and stay qualified.
When you become a travel CT tech, you can take advantage of weekly, tax-free per diem reimbursements to help cover daily expenses, like transportation and meals.
When you’re a travel CT technologist, you get to combine your love of travel with your ambition of your career. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience in your field while experiencing new things in your locations as you go.
Being a CT technologist can help you achieve the career you’ve always wanted, but what if your dream travel assignments are asking for certifications you don’t have? No biggie. Your CT tech training, licensing, and certifications are covered with financial assistance.
In order to be a traveling radiology professional, you need to be compliant in the states where you want to work. It sounds harder than it really is. You’ll get the support and certifications you need in your correlating specialty (or modality). Our team of compliance experts works with your recruiter and employers to make sure that you have all the relevant credentials required to work before the start date of your job.
Some of your compliance requirements are the same across the board, but there are others that will depend on your specialty.
The three parts of compliance
Occupational health records: Required immunizations and health examinations
Documentation: Tax forms, insurance paperwork, and licenses
Testing: Certifications, online training, and workplace safety exams
Becoming a travel CT technologist requires a combination of education, certification, and hands-on experience. Start your journey by obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent, then pursue an associate's degree or higher in radiologic technology from an accredited program. After graduation, consider gaining practical experience in radiologic technology to enhance your skills and understanding as a CT technologist.
To specialize in CT scanning, you may need to complete additional training or a specialized certification program. Finally, acquire certification from a recognized body, such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). After earning ARRT certification, continuous learning and updating your skills as a CT tech is essential to stay ahead and give the best care to your patients!
The compensation of a CT technologist varies based on several elements including educational background, certifications, years of experience, and the employer's geographical region. The average salary for CT technologists in the United States ranges from approximately $55,000 to $75,000 per year.
This bracket is broad, and CT techs working in metropolitan areas or those with specialized certifications may command higher wages. Also, travel CT technologists typically earn more than their permanent staff counterparts.
You can find CT tech jobs in a wide range of medical facilities and cities across the country, which means you'll enjoy high job security. The most common setting is hospitals, where there is a high demand for diagnostic imaging services. These hospitals can be large, multifaceted healthcare institutions or smaller, specialized clinics. Moreover, travel CT technologists can also be found in outpatient care centers that offer medical imaging tests without requiring hospital admission.
Additionally, CT tech professionals can work in physicians' offices, particularly in specialties like orthopedics or cardiology that often rely on imaging services. Essentially, any healthcare setting that requires diagnostic imaging may potentially benefit from the expertise of a CT tech. So if you're considering a career in this field, rest assured that there are numerous avenues where your technical skills can make a meaningful impact.
Fusion offers three medical plans to choose from, one PPO plan and two High Deductible Plans, as well as Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and Short-Term Disability. If traveling to the state of Hawaii, Hawaii has its own mandated coverage and you will be offered that coverage at that time. If you were previously on the BCBS Nebraska Medical coverage and/or the Ameritas Dental and Vision, this coverage will be terminated when moving to Hawaii for a travel CT technologist assignment.
Taking travel CT tech jobs with agencies is beneficial because it exposes you to different regional imaging procedures and patient populations, provides the freedom to explore new specialties, and gain experience learning a new clinical environment quickly. Explore travel CT technologist job openings on the Fusion Medical Staffing website and start your adventure.
