Lead CT Technologist Jobs

Lead CT Technologist jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and health systems, at every level from staff CT tech to department supervisor, with specializations in cardiac CT, neuroimaging, and advanced CT protocols. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles3,305+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityJacksonville, FL
Work type93% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CT Technologist
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CT Technologist
Science Care, Inc
Phoenix, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
On-Site

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CT / Radiologic Technologist (Full-Time) - Alamosa, CO
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CT / Radiologic Technologist (Full-Time) - Alamosa, CO
Talented Medical Solutions
Alamosa, Colorado
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Radiology / Imaging
$34 - $47.74/hr
BLS Certification

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LRHPG CT Technologist - Pablo - Imaging
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LRHPG CT Technologist - Pablo - Imaging
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$38.11 - $47.64/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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CT Technologist
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CT Technologist
UPMC
Erie, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Radiology / Imaging
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$31 - $45/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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CT Technologist
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CT Technologist
RadNet
Apache Junction, Arizona
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$38 - $52/hr
On-Site
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Lead CT Technologist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler377
  • RadNet83
  • Banner Health66
  • Advocate Aurora Health66
  • CommonSpirit Health46

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services575
  • Education26
  • Medical Devices17
  • Insurance7
  • Science & Research7

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lead CT technologist jobs.

  • ARRT certification in Radiography and CT required
  • Minimum three to five years of CT technologist experience
  • Current state radiologic technology license where applicable
  • Proficiency operating multi-detector CT scanners from major manufacturers
  • Experience developing, reviewing, or updating CT scan protocols
  • BLS or ACLS certification required or preferred at time of hire

Tips for Your Lead CT Technologist Job Search

Tailor your resume to scanner experience

List the CT scanner models you've operated by name, such as 64-slice, 128-slice, or dual-source systems. Hiring managers screen for platform familiarity before interviews, so burying equipment in a generic skills section costs you callbacks.

Highlight protocol development on your resume

Lead roles expect you to build and refine scan protocols, not just follow them. Call out any protocols you authored, optimized, or trained staff on, because that separates a lead candidate from a senior staff technologist in the applicant pool.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists lead ct technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by shift and trauma level

Lead CT roles at Level I trauma centers carry very different on-call expectations than those at community hospitals or freestanding imaging clinics. Narrow your search by facility type early so you're not deep into an interview before discovering a schedule conflict.

Prepare a case-volume answer for interviews

Interviewers for lead positions consistently ask how many studies per day you've supervised and what your quality-control process looks like. Have a specific, honest answer ready that covers both throughput and your approach to repeat or suboptimal scans.

Negotiate your on-call structure, not just base pay

Lead CT technologists often inherit on-call rotation management responsibilities that significantly affect quality of life. Before accepting any offer, clarify how on-call is distributed across the team, how often leads take calls, and whether that's negotiable.

Lead CT Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most lead ct technologists?

American Traveler, RadNet, and Banner Health are hiring the most lead ct technologists right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with large outpatient imaging networks and Level I trauma centers tend to post the highest volume of lead-level openings.

How many lead ct technologist jobs are remote?

About 7% of lead ct technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most CT work requires hands-on scanner operation. The sub-areas with the most remote flexibility tend to be protocol review, quality assurance, and education or training coordination roles within larger imaging networks.

How do you become a lead ct technologist?

Start by earning ARRT certification in Radiography, then add the CT post-primary certification through the ARRT examination. Build several years of staff-level CT experience across a range of exam types, including cardiac and neuro protocols. Seek opportunities to train newer technologists, assist with protocol development, and cover charge responsibilities, since employers want candidates who've already operated in a lead capacity informally before the formal title.

Can you get hired as a lead ct technologist with limited experience?

Most lead ct technologist postings require at least three years of CT-specific experience, but candidates with strong protocol knowledge and documented charge or preceptor experience sometimes compete successfully with less total time. Targeting smaller community hospitals or freestanding imaging centers can be more practical than pursuing health-system roles, which typically enforce stricter experience minimums and attract a deeper candidate pool.

What does the lead ct technologist interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your scanner experience and certification status, followed by an in-person interview with the radiology manager and sometimes a lead radiologist. You'll likely be asked scenario-based questions about handling protocol deviations, managing staff conflicts, and responding to equipment or patient emergencies. Some facilities include a brief skills assessment or a facility tour to gauge your familiarity with their imaging environment.

Where can I find and apply to lead ct technologist jobs?

You can find and apply to lead ct technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your scanner experience, certification, and preferred facility type, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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