CT Technologist Apprentice

Spectrum Health; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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Job summary

Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is offering a 16-week CT Technologist apprenticeship program. Trainees will study online via ASRT and work on the job to learn CT imaging, with a transition to full-time night shifts after completion, including every third weekend.

Upon completion, participants receive 16 CE credits and ASRT recognition. A 1-year commitment as a CT Tech is required post-program, beginning after entering a CT Technologist position.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiography from an accredited program.
• ARRT registration and in good standing at hire.
• NMTCB Nuclear Medicine certification required at hire.
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist (N) registration required at hire.
• BLS certification required at hire (AHA/ARC).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic CT exams with appropriate imaging equipment.
• Apply ALARA principles for radiation protection.
• Ensure high-quality images and patient safety.
• Follow department policies and practical procedures.

Skills

ARRT Certification

NMTCB Certification

ARRT Nuclear Medicine (N)

BLS Certification (AHA)

BLS Certification (ARC)

ALARA Principles

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiography

Job description

Full time dayshift Monday - Friday for 16 weeks. After apprenticeship completion, position will be full time 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., every third weekend. This is a paid apprenticeship model which is a 16-week program that combines related online education through the ASRT, and on the job learning at Corewell Health. Completion of this program satisfies the ARRT 16-credit Structured Education Requirements for CT. After successful completion of all 12 modules of the program, participants will receive 16 CE credits and a document from the ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists) recognizing their achievement. Program includes requirement for a 1-year commitment as a CT Tech (at a .5 FTE status or higher) with Corewell Health that will begin upon entering a CT Technologist position.

About Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital

Corewell Health Farmington Hills opened on Jan. 19, 1965 as a 200-bed facility known then as Botsford General Hospital. Today, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is a 305-bed teaching facility with Level II trauma status.

Scope of Work

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree Graduate from accredited Radiography program. Healthcare Preferred
• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Must remain in good standing with ARRT Upon Hire required
• CRT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Must remain in good standing with the NMTCB Upon Hire required
• CRT-Nuc Med Technologist (N) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Must remain in good standing with the ARRT (N) Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.
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Location & Shift

• Primary Location: Farmington Hills Hospital – 28050 Grand River Ave – Farmington Hills
• Department: CT – Farmington Hills Hosp
• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36 Hours of Work
• Work Hours: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
• Days Worked: Variable
• Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend

Company Culture and Commitment

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.