• Job Description

  Req#: 15565
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  MRI Apprenticeship Program 2023
  Background:
  • There are nearly 40 million MRI scans performed in the US annually.
  • UTMB performed over 21,000 MRI exams last year & has seen year over year growth as high as 11% since 2019.
  • At any point in fiscal year 2022, UTMB had at least 3 open MRI positions with some positions going unfilled for over 9 months.
  • This gap in technologist coverage was the catalyst to discussions with the US Department of Labor & Galveston College to create the States first MRI Apprenticeship program.
  What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging?
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvOezMIL9BU
  Behind the Scenes with an MRI Technologist:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDRmDh1ZAp8&feature=youtu.be
  Program Differences (Time):
  Traditional Track
  • 2 years of college to become a radiology technologist
  • USUALLY, radiology techs go to CT school first before MRI. This adds 3-6 months.
  • 1 year of college to become a MRI technologist
  Apprenticeship Track
  • This is a HYBRID program combining some course work and competencies.
  • Apprenticeship term is 18 months – 1.5 years. Your grasp of the field determines the length.
  Program Differences (Cost):
  Traditional Track
  • 2 years of college to get an associates degree in Radiology. (~$5,500*)
  • Take and pass the ARRT Radiology exam. (~$200)
  • You pay for MRI school which takes approximately 1 year (~$2,600*)
  • Take and pass the ARRT MRI exam. (~$225)
  • You will PAY approximately $8,500 over 3 years, with limited opportunity to work to make money.
  Apprenticeship Track
  • Upon start of program & until the first 50% of competencies and coursework are completed UTMB will pay you $21/hr.
  • Upon successful completion of the second 50% of competencies and associated coursework, UTMB will pay you $24/hr.
  • Upon successfully passing the ARMRIT exam you will be promoted to full entry level MRI salary. ~28$/hr.
  • You will MAKE approximately $46,000 in one year while we teach you a skill which allows you to make even more!
  How does it work?
  • Starts in the fall of 2023
  • Probationary period of 12 weeks.
  • Courses will be offered 1-2 days a week, in person, at Galveston College. Attendance is mandatory. UTMB pays for the courses and any school related books needed.
  • You will work along side a Certified MRI Technologist the other 3-4 days a week on the Galveston campus.
  • As you progress through the program you will rotate campuses and/or shifts which may include weekends and holidays.
  • You will be given a schedule of competencies and estimated timelines to accomplish them.
  • You will meet one-on-one with the MRI Service line Manager and Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer every 1-2 weeks to discuss progress and make adjustments to your competency schedule as needed.
  What do you give back in return?
  • Upon successful completion of the program, you commit to working with UTMB MRI department for 2 years.
  • During your employment you will be expected to meet all requirements of a MRI Technologist to include, call, weekends, holidays and disaster team assignments.
  Application for consideration:
  UTMB Employees
  • Letter of reference from your manager to include the number of unexcused absences and/or tardies over the last 12 months.
  • 1 page essay covering the following:
    • What qualities you have that make you the correct choice for this program.
    • Describe your support system. We have to ensure you can dedicate the amount of time necessary to be successful.
  Non UTMB Employees
  • Letter of reference from a professional preferably someone who works for UTMB.
  • 1 page essay covering the following:
    • What qualities you have that make you the correct choice for this program.
    • Describe your support system. We have to ensure you can dedicate the amount of time necessary to be successful.
  Email application to alwester@utmb.edu
  Next steps:
  • We will accept application May 1 – May 7.
  • We will accept 10 people to go before a panel interview.
  • From those 10, we will accept 5 to take a HESI exam at the college.
  • From those 5, we will select 3 for the fall program.
  Those 3 selected candidates will be present when the US Department of Labor presents UTMB with their Apprenticeship Certificate as our inaugural group and appear in any associated marketing publicity.
  Click the link below for more information on the program:
  https://www.apprenticeship.gov/finder/active-program/listings?searchType=active-programs&search=Magnetic Resonance Imaging&location=
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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