Travel CT Tech Job in West Des Moines, IA | Days (3x12)
This travel CT Tech job in West Des Moines, IA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel CT Tech contract at MercyOne - West Des Moines Medical Center. This role pays $2,362 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: MercyOne - West Des Moines Medical Center
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Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
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 Iowa and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – Travel CT Tech Jobs Near West Des Moines, IA
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.
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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 West Des Moines, IA
Iowa’s healthcare workforce often depends on travel assignments to support smaller cities and widespread rural communities. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport generate consistent demand, while surrounding towns may need shorter contracts to maintain staffing levels. Iowa frequently brings in healthcare travelers to balance coverage across long distances between facilities. Living in Iowa usually involves driving to work and adjusting to winter snow and strong seasonal weather patterns. The pace of life tends to feel steady and less crowded than in larger states. For clinicians who value dependable openings and straightforward day-to-day routines, Iowa travel jobs provide a practical option.
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Travel CT Tech · West Des Moines, IA · $2,362 /wk
