CT Tech Training Program - ARRT - VUH

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Performs all CT procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.

The CT Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a 6‑month training program that provides asynchronous online coursework and in‑person clinical training for prospective CT technologists. Coursework focuses on clinical procedures, patient care and safety, anatomy and physiology, and physics and instrumentation. The curriculum includes a comprehensive board review course prior to taking the national certification exam (ARRT(CT)).

6 months

• Class Format:
  Online, Asynchronous
• Total Coursework
  
  Hours:
  
  approx. 80

• Total Minimum Clinical
  
  Hours:
  
  300
• Minimum Average Hours per Week: 12

• Radiography (X‑ray) Tech: R.T.(R)(ARRT)
• Radiation Therapy Tech: R.T.(T)(ARRT)
• Nuclear Medicine Tech: R.T.(N)(ARRT); CNMT (NMTCB)

• $7,500 Sign On, paid out over 18 months.

• Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging.
• Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
• Provides appropriate CT screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Medium Work category requiring exertion up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 of force frequently and/or up to 10 of force continually to move objects.

• Licensure:
  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Licensure – Others
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education:
  
  Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.