Travel CT Tech Job in Tucson, AZ | Variable (3x12)

Northwest Medical Center Tucson, AZ
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Travel
CT Tech in Tucson, AZ
Weekly Pay
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$2,136
Specialty
CT Tech
Travel · Allied
Shift
Variable
3×12 hrs
Start Date
08/31
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel CT Tech job in Tucson, AZ with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel CT Tech contract at Northwest Medical Center. This role pays $2,136 per week and follows a Variable shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this travel CT Tech job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel CT Tech job in Tucson, AZ and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Northwest Medical Center
  • Location: Tucson, AZ 85741
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Variable (3x12)
  • EMR System: Cerner

Responsibilities

  • Perform ordered CT exams across the assigned caseload, including emergent studies when assigned
  • Administer oral and IV contrast per orders and facility protocol, monitoring patients during and after injection
  • Operate CT equipment, selecting approved protocols and applying dose-optimization and ALARA radiation-safety standards
  • Capture diagnostic-quality images and complete reconstructions per protocol, providing finished studies to radiologists

Travel CT Tech Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent CT Tech experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Arizona and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel CT Tech Jobs Near Tucson, AZ

What credentials do travel CT Tech jobs usually require?

Requirements vary by state and facility, but many travel CT Tech positions look for:

  • Current ARRT certification and registration in Computed Tomography—ARRT (CT)—or another CT credential accepted by the facility, such as NMTCB (CT)
  • An active supporting or primary credential in radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiation therapy, as applicable
  • A state imaging license or certification where required
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Any contrast, venipuncture, or other competencies listed for the assignment

ARRT certification in Radiography alone does not make a technologist CT-certified. Review both the state licensing requirements and the qualifications listed for the specific position.

Can I move from radiography into a travel CT Tech role?

Yes. Radiography is one of the most common pathways into CT, and eligible radiologic technologists can pursue CT as an additional credential. Some state rules or facility training programs may allow supervised CT experience while a technologist works toward certification.

Travel assignments usually have less training time. For that reason, facilities often prefer CT certification already in place along with recent experience scanning independently. Depending on the position, they may also look for experience with emergency and trauma studies, stroke protocols, CT angiography, contrast-enhanced examinations, or the scanner platform used by the facility.

Do travel CT Tech jobs require IV and contrast experience?

Many do. Hospital-based CT assignments frequently include contrast-enhanced examinations, so facilities may look for documented experience with venipuncture, IV contrast administration, power injectors, and contrast-reaction procedures.

CT certification does not automatically determine whether you may start an IV or administer contrast. Your permitted duties depend on state requirements, facility policy, supervision, and documented competency, so review the responsibilities listed for each assignment.

How quickly do facilities typically hire travel CT Techs?
Travel CT Tech roles often move quickly once a strong candidate is submitted. Because imaging departments rely on consistent coverage, facilities frequently prioritize technologists who can start on time, have complete credentials ready, and can adapt to existing protocols without extensive training.
Is Tucson a good location for travel CT Tech jobs?
Yes. Tucson is often a strong market for travel CT Tech jobs due to consistent healthcare demand, a mix of hospital and outpatient settings, and competitive weekly pay packages. Many travelers choose Tucson for its balance of career growth and lifestyle perks.
Where can I find other travel CT Tech jobs near Tucson, Arizona?

Explore the similar jobs section to compare additional travel CT Tech assignments. Travel jobs are sorted by distance from Tucson, making it easy to view other nearby available opportunities.

You can submit an “I’m Interested” request for each job that matches your preferences. Expressing interest in multiple jobs can give you more options.

How quickly do travel CT Tech jobs fill in Tucson, Arizona?
Travel CT Tech jobs in Tucson can be competitive, especially in high-demand specialties or desirable locations. Openings often move quickly once candidates are submitted, so having your profile ready and applying when you see a strong match can improve your chances of landing the assignment you want.
How many years of experience are required for travel CT Tech jobs?
In most cases, travel CT Tech roles require two or more years of recent specialty experience. Exact expectations may vary by facility, but meeting that benchmark opens the door to a wide range of assignments. At Advantis Medical, your recruiter works with you to find opportunities that align with your background, comfort level, and career goals.
Which Arizona credentials does a computed tomography technologist need?
You'll need two active Arizona credentials for CT work: a Computed Tomography Technologist certificate and an Arizona radiologic technologist or nuclear medicine technologist certificate. You may qualify for the CT certificate through current ARRT or NMTCB CT certification, the state's CT training pathway, or eligible out-of-state recognition. The CT certificate doesn't replace the underlying Arizona credential. Visit ADHS Medical Radiologic Technology for current requirements and application materials.
What imaging services are available at Northwest Medical Center?
Northwest supports CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, X-ray, nuclear medicine, mammography, and interventional radiology across inpatient, outpatient, operating-room, and emergency care.
What cath-lab and surgical services may be relevant to travel clinicians?
The cardiac catheterization lab performs diagnostic and interventional procedures, including chronic total occlusion treatment. SRC Center of Excellence recognition covers robotic, hernia, colorectal, and minimally invasive surgery.
What rehabilitation services are available through Northwest Healthcare in Tucson?
Northwest Transitions, a department of Oro Valley Hospital on the Northwest Medical Center campus, provides inpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Northwest Healthcare offers outpatient orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and pelvic-floor rehabilitation.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Tucson, AZ

In the Sonoran Desert, Tucson's clinical demand reaches well past the city center, with assignments routinely extending into Oro Valley, Marana, and Sahuarita. Across those communities, travelers staff the region's outpatient imaging centers, with physical-therapy clinics taking much of the rest, and working the regional contracts is a chance to see more of the desert landscape than the city alone. Off-shift hours bend toward that setting too, whether a hike through Sabino Canyon or a visit to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. For a more urban afternoon, the shops and cafes along Historic Fourth Avenue sit close to the center of local life. Tucson tends to pair specialty caseloads with year-round access to open desert space, which shapes the rhythm of an assignment here.

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