Computed Tomography CT Training Opportunity- Multiple Openings - 209062
Computed Tomography CT Training Opportunity- Multiple Openings - 209062
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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority(Island Health) patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Are you a Radiological Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologists under the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Agreement (HSPBA) looking to further your career within Island Health Are you a Radiological Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technologist looking to further your career and become a new member of the exciting care team at Island Health We are excited to announce that Island Healths Department of Medical Imaging is offering an employersponsored education opportunity to join our diagnostic team. The Computed Tomography (CT) Specialty Education Training Program is a paid training program for existing Radiological Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technologists wishing to advance their education and begin an exciting new career within Computed Tomography.
Heres what you need to know:
- The Specialty Education Training will occur over one 16 week term: The didactic component (distance education) will occur concurrent with the supernumerary clinical component.
- Participants will be scheduled 7.5hr/week paid time to complete distance education course work from home or the worksite. Employees will be required to complete all distance education outlined in the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Computed Tomography Imaging Certificate (CTIC) program.
- Participants will be scheduled 30hrs/week paid time in a Computed Tomography department to complete supernumerary clinical education. Cases completed will count towards completion of the CAMRT Summary of Clinical Competence. Completion of the Summary of Clinical Competence will continue into the employees first position as a Computed Tomography Technologist.
- Island Health will invest the following Sponsorship Costs for each sponsored employee enrolled in the Specialty Education Training Opportunity:
- The cost of the employees tuition fees and books.
- 600 hours of scheduled paid education time throughout the 16 week specialty education period.
- Once employees have successfully completed the Specialty Education Training Opportunity they will encumber their position associated with the individual education opportunity. Please refer to the specific VI Hire posting for position information.
- Successful participants are required to complete a twelve month returnofservice working as a Computed Tomography Technologist with Island Health Medical Imaging.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Graduation from an approved Radiology Technology or Nuclear Medicine diploma program. Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification as a Medical Radiation Technologist or a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Eligible for membership in the CAMRT.
Additional qualifications as per the CAMRT CT Imaging Certificate prerequisites: Successful completion of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) of CAMRTs CT Imaging 1 (CT1 exam. A minimum mark of 75 is required.Skills And Abilities
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Physical ability to meet the requirements of the job.
- Ability to operate related equipment such as a computer.
Requirements
Employment Type
Full-Time
