Cat Scan (CT) Technologist

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Paid time off & disability coverage

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces is seeking a full-time CT Technologist. The role focuses on accurate patient examinations, CT imaging, and radiopharmaceutical administration in a busy Radiology department in Las Cruces, NM.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a two-year commitment, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development. Join a Lifepoint Health network facility dedicated to high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• BLS current upon hire.
• ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine required.
• ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) required within 1 year hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient exams are accurate and timely, not exceeding 30 minutes.
• Perform nuclear medicine scans per established protocols and administer radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed.
• Produce high quality diagnostic images with attention to labeling, dose, and shielding.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment performance and report malfunctions.
• Provide patient education related to diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Stay current with imaging techniques and improve diagnostic quality and efficiency.
• Comply with hospital imaging policies and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Patient positioning

Exam accuracy

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Education

BLS

ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB registry

ARRT CT registry

Job description

Schedule:

this is a full-time position.

This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment

Your Experience Matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cat Scan (CT) Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Ensures that patient examinations are performed in an accurate and timely manner; not to exceed 30 minutes. Provides accurate patient positioning, computer entries and filming.


• Performs nuclear medicine scans according to established protocols. Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patient according to the radiologist prescribed protocols.


• Applies knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic scan images with use of professional knowledge to meet or exceed department guidelines. Maintains exam accuracy, i.e., minimum views, labeling, patient dose, positioning, patient history and shielding. Minimizes patient exposure.


• Maintains knowledge of equipment performance. Reports malfunctions to supervisor. Conveys to supervisor any problems related to supplies or equipment as well as information pertaining to the problem.


• Demonstrates technical knowledge. Demonstrates the ability to provide patient education relating to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.


• Learns and maintains knowledge of current imaging techniques. Identifies methods to improve diagnostic quality. Identifies methods to improve efficiency and customer relations.


• Complies with hospital and imaging policy/procedures 100% of the time. Follows infection control policies and procedures and compliance guidelines with federal, state and local regulations within the department. Follows Safety and Security policies and procedures, reporting violations as observed, through the channels defined by policy, making corrective action immediately on life-safety issues.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.


• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.


• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.


• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).


• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Certification/License:
  
  
  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire.
  
  
  • ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine Registry required.
  
  
  • ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) required (within 1 year hire/transfer).
  
  
  
  
  • If not ARRT(CT) upon hire, you must work under the supervision of an ARRT(CT) technologist until your ARRT(CT) is obtained.
  
  
  
  
  
  

More About Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.