CT Scan Tech Trainee

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 49,648 - 79,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus availability

Job summary

A leading health system in Central Massachusetts is seeking a licensed Radiology Technologist for its Pulse program, designed to cross-train individuals in CT Scan. Candidates must hold RTR licensure in Massachusetts and complete ARRT certification within specified timeframes. The role includes self-paced training and clinical shifts, while fulfilling essential responsibilities in patient care. This position offers a chance to advance in the field while contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Pulse Program through UMMH.
• Must take the initial exam for the ARRT certification in CT Scan within 3 months of completion.
• Required to pass the ARRT CT certification exam within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Complete self-paced didactic training as part of the Pulse program.
• Perform clinical shifts as part of the training.
• Complete ARRT website submissions for exams.

Skills

Maintain area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH

Education

RTR licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

BLS certification

Job description

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $36.04 - $57.66

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 7:30a-4p

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 3578 Cat Scan

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

This program is designed for a current licensed Radiology Technologist who is interested in furthering their career and becoming cross trained in Cat Scan. Caregivers in this position are part of the Radiology Pulse Program training to advance their ARRT licensing to become Registered CT Technologists. The CT cross training program aims to attract and empower Radiologic Technologists through comprehensive training, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to proficiently perform 125 CT imaging exams through advancing skills in patient positioning, identifying cross sectional anatomy, operation of computed tomography (CT) imaging equipment and performing image post processing. The intention is to gain the knowledge and clinical experience in preparation for the certification exam.

Upon entering this role, caregivers acknowledge the program requirements as set forth in the signed attestation agreement. Caregivers must remain employed as a CT Tech for one year or agree to pay back the total cost of the training program.

Major Responsibilities

• Students of the Pulse program will complete self-paced didactic training
• Clinical shifts will be completed as part of the training
• All completed exams will be loaded onto the ARRT website
• Upon completion of the Pulse Program, caregivers shall move into an open CT Tech position at that entity

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• Enrollment in the Pulse Program through UMMH.
• RTR licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Must take the initial exam for the ARRT certification in CT Scan within 3 months of the completion of the required competencies.
• Exam delays will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Must pass the ARRT CT certification exam within 12 months.
• BLS certification

Experience/Skills

Required:

• Maintain all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a normal patient care environment.

Required Documents

• A 2-3 paragraph written statement that describes why you would like to be a CT Technologist. Describe your personal qualities or traits that will make you a good fit for the position as well as any accomplishments or experience that you would like highlighted.
• For candidates who are not currently employed with UMMH: A written letter of recommendation from a current manager or supervisor, a clinical instructor or a professor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.