American Traveler is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a CT Technologist with at least 2 years of experience for a 13-week acute care contract, working nights on a Canon 16/64-slice scanner.
Details
- Acute care hospital CT department with 1 scanner/room
- Canon 16-slice and 64-slice CT equipment
- Average of 65 scans/studies per day
- Common studies include brain, abdomen, pelvis, spine, extremities, angiography, biopsies, drainage procedures, and cryoablation
- IR nurse handles IV starts as needed
- Radiologist is on-site
- Charting system: Cerner; PACS: Radnet and Merge Unity
- 12-hour night shifts, Friday through Sunday, 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Every other weekend schedule
- First to float; may be floated to a sister facility approximately 6.5 miles away
- On-call required with a 30-minute response time
- 1 major and 1 minor holiday coverage required
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of CT Technologist experience
- Active BLS certification required
- ARRT (CT) certification required
- California CTI (Computed Tomography Imaging) certificate required
- Active state license required if applicable — pending licenses will not be accepted
- Active certifications required at time of consideration — pending certifications will not be accepted
- Driver's license required for consideration
- 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
Additional Information
- Perform a wide range of CT imaging studies including neurological, abdominal, vascular, musculoskeletal, and interventional procedures such as biopsies and cryoablation
- Department is led by a Lead Tech with an on-site radiologist; RRAs are not used
- Manager interview required
- 12-hour orientation
- Teal scrubs required; scrubs are not provided
- Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-708912. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel CT Technologist - CT Scan
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
