
Hospital | CT Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Portsmouth, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.53
- Weekly
- $2,215
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,180
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $61.53/hour — 59% above the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in Virginia ($38.78/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Virginia right now
- 152 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in Virginia from 5 agencies, 8 of them in Portsmouth.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $87.09/hour, median $67.71/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in Virginia: $38.78/hour ($80,662/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($69.39/hour across 41 jobs).
Job description
CT Technologist (CT Tech) Travel Contract – Hospital Radiology | Portsmouth, VA
Apply now for a 13-week CT Technologist travel job in Portsmouth, Virginia, providing high-quality diagnostic imaging on 12-hour night shifts. Join a hospital-based radiology team and deliver compassionate patient care across the lifespan while operating advanced computed tomography (CT) equipment.
In this on-site travel healthcare role, you will produce accurate diagnostic images, support image-guided and interventional procedures, and collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and other care team members in a fast-paced clinical environment. This Virginia CT Technologist opportunity is located in a historic waterfront community with convenient access to the greater Hampton Roads area and its coastal amenities.
CT Technologist Job Details
- Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based Radiology and CT Department
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,140–$2,290
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 8, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, Friday through Sunday
- Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Position Type: On-site travel contract
- Equipment: GE VCT 64 and GE EVO 64 CT scanners
CT Technologist Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a CT Technologist or Radiologic Technologist, including recent computed tomography experience
- Experience performing CT head, neck, perfusion, PE, chest, abdomen, pelvis, GI bleed, aneurysm, and runoff studies
- Current ARRT certification with CT credentials
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Current Virginia state licensure or eligibility to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in Virginia
- Proficiency with GE VCT 64 and GE EVO 64 CT equipment
- Strong patient-care, communication, critical-thinking, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and participate in on-call coverage as needed
- Experience with PACS and electronic health record systems is preferred
- Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited program is preferred
CT Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic computed tomography procedures safely, accurately, and efficiently
- Verify patient identity, clinical history, procedural information, and imaging orders before examinations
- Complete required procedural timeouts and follow radiation-safety and infection-control practices
- Position and immobilize patients appropriately to obtain high-quality diagnostic images
- Administer oral, rectal, and intravenous contrast agents in accordance with established protocols
- Perform intravenous injections and assess the safe use of existing IV access
- Assist radiologists with biopsies, drainage procedures, and other image-guided interventions using sterile technique
- Evaluate image quality and confirm that all required views and pertinent patient data are accurate
- Use CT information systems, PACS, and related clinical technology to document and manage examinations
- Provide compassionate diagnostic imaging care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, radiologists, nurses, and other members of the care team
- Recognize and escalate urgent findings, patient concerns, equipment issues, or safety risks appropriately
- Maintain a calm, professional demeanor while managing fluctuating workloads and high-acuity situations
Apply now for this CT Technologist travel contract in Portsmouth, Virginia, and join a hospital radiology team serving patients throughout the Hampton Roads area.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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