CT Scan Tech Trainee

UMass Memorial Health Care•Worcester, MA

38d•$36 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

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 a 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Students of the Pulse program will complete self-paced didactic training
Clinical shifts will be completed as a 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.
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.