CT Scan Tech (PRN) — Growth & Benefits

Los Alamos Medical Center; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a Cat Scan (CT) Technician for a PRN, as-needed role. You will review patient history and orders, educate patients about procedures, prepare and administer contrast media, monitor patient status, and perform imaging with a focus on quality.

Applicants must hold a NM Radiologic Technologist license and be a graduate of an ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB accredited program with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• NM Radiologic Technologist license current upon hire.
• Graduate of an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT CT Registry required within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire.
• If not ARRT(CT) upon hire, must work under supervision until ARRT(CT) is obtained.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports changes in status.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions as needed.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and addresses image quality issues.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a Cat Scan (CT) Technician for a PRN, as-needed role. You will review patient history and orders, educate patients about procedures, prepare and administer contrast media, monitor patient status, and perform imaging with a focus on quality.

Applicants must hold a NM Radiologic Technologist license and be a graduate of an ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB accredited program with an associate degree preferred.