Get Paid To Train For A Career In CT

MedSmart's Las Vegas based CT Training Program takes you from X-ray or MRI to computed tomography with paid, hands-on clinical training and no tuition bill. Whether you're finishing school, already a tech with MedSmart, or working for another organization, there's a path into CT for you.

MedSmart CT technologist reviewing paperwork beside a CT scanner

Your Path Into CT

A structured, supervised training track built around real clinical work, so you earn while you learn instead of racking up tuition bills.

2 - 4 months
Average training timeline

Most trainees complete the program in 2-4 months, including the clinical procedures needed to sit for the ARRT CT exam.

$0 tuition
Paid training

Skip the tuition bills. You're a W-2 MedSmart employee from day one, earning hourly pay while you train instead of paying a school to learn.

Higher earning potential
A career that pays off

CT is an advanced imaging modality, and adding it to your credentials can open the door to higher-paying roles and a variety of new opportunities.

ARRT (CT)
A credential for your whole career

Finish the program ready to pursue the ARRT post-primary CT certification, a credential valued by most hospitals, outpatient clinics and imaging centers across the country.

Train for CT without the tuition bill

Traditional CT certificate programs charge tuition and often expect unpaid clinical hours. MedSmart flips that model.

Typical CT certificate program
$8,000+
Average Tuition & fees
$6,700+
Books, supplies & credentialing
$1,500+
Clinical training hours
Often unpaid (300+ hrs)
Income while training
Limited
That's over $8,000 saved, plus a paycheck while you train.

Actual tuition costs vary by program and institution.

Why Train with MedSmart?

Your training happens on real equipment, with real patients, alongside experienced technologists at the facilities we manage.

01
W-2 employment from day one

You're on MedSmart's payroll with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and life insurance, not working as an unpaid student.

02
Real clinical experience

Train in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and imaging centers across our partner network while you log the hours and education needed for ARRT CT eligibility.

03
Mentorship built-in

Learn alongside experienced CT technologists who supervise your training and help you build confidence with every scan.

04
A career path, not just a certificate

When you finish, you're already part of the team, with full-time, part-time and float pool opportunities and room to keep growing into other modalities.

Here's What We Look For

Current X-ray students

In the final stretch of an accredited radiography program and planning to sit for, or recently passed, the ARRT(R) exam.

Current X-ray techs

You're already working as an X-ray tech and ready to add CT to your skill set and increase your hourly income.

Current MRI tech with ARRT(R)

Working as an MRI technologist and hold an ARRT(R) certification, looking for a paid path into CT with an employer that invests in you.

You’ll be a strong fit if you…

Hold, or are on track for, ARRT(R) certification
Are detail-oriented and thrive in fast-paced departments
Want hands-on clinical learning, not just classroom time
Are comfortable with patient care and IV contrast procedures
Can commit to at least 30 hours per week
Want to grow your imaging career with MedSmart

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay anything to join the program?

No, there is no tuition. You're hired as a W-2 MedSmart employee and paid hourly while you train. The only costs you'll be responsible for are the standard licencing and credentialing fees through the ARRT.

How long does the training take?

Most trainees finish in about 2-4 months. Your timeline depends on your schedule and how quickly you complete the ARRT-required clinical experience, a minimum of 125 documented CT procedures.

Who is eligible?

Current radiography students, current X-ray technologists, or MRI Technologist with ARRT(R) certification. We accept candidates from outside and within MedSmart.

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes, students can apply and begin their training while still in school.

Where does training take place?

At MedSmart partner facilities, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and imaging centers in Las Vegas, NV.

Is there a work commitment after I finish?

Yes, trainees are required to complete a full time schedule for 1 year (1,872 hours) as MedSmart employees following completion of their CT training.

What happens after I complete the program?

You'll be prepared to sit for the ARRT post-primary CT exam and continue with MedSmart as a CT technologist, with full-time opportunities.

How do I get started?

Fill out the short form below and a member of our recruiting team will reach out to walk you through the program and next steps.

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Ready to explore a career in CT?

Tell us a little about yourself and our recruiting team will follow up with program details, timelines and next steps. No commitment, just information.