Computed Tomography (CT) Tech Apprentice

Here’s What You Need

·       Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine required and

·       Associate’s Degree preferred

·       9 months of Radiologic Technologist experience required or

·       9 months Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience required

·       ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R or N upon hire required or

·       NMTCB – Nuclear medicine Technology Certification Board upon hire required and

·       CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required And

·       BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and

·       ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologist CT (must be obtained within 3 weeks of completion of the apprentice program required

Skills
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills. A commitment to professional development, growth, and learning. Customer service oriented.

What You Will Do

• Complete the FastTrack Imaging CT Apprentice program within 12 weeks
• Curriculum and program elements to include: ASRT – Self Study complete weekly assigned didactic training requirements; Imaging Procedures – Candidates must document performance of complete, diagnostic quality procedures according to the ARRT CT clinical experience requirements; Patient Care – Including interactions, management, medication administration, patient history, post-procedural and customer service; Radiation safety and does reduction techniques; Imaging formation, evaluation and archiving; Equipment operation, QC and troubleshooting; Venipuncture
• Meet attendance requirements
• Be prepared for class with necessary supplies
• Actively participate in clinical care during clinical time (professional accountability and partnership
• Complete assigned work on time
• Pass CT registry within 3 months of completion of program

Additional perks for working at Texas Health:

·       Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

·       Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·       Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·       A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

At Texas Health Fort Worth we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 726-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas. 

If you’re looking for cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus we’re an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center, an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine. 

And talk about award winning. Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Acute Heart Failure Center,  a Level II Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.