CT Scan Tech Trainee

Overview

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.

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.

• 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.

Licensing/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.

• 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.

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.

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 are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition.

We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

We are 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.