CT Technologist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced CT radiographer to perform CT examinations, review exams for appropriateness, and ensure timely, accurate imaging. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize exam flow and outcomes.

Qualifications include ARRT certification, NM CT license or provisional license, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• NM CT license or provisional license.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong clinical reasoning and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review CT exams for clinical appropriateness and safety.
• Educate and support patients, addressing concerns compassionately.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to streamline workflows.
• Maintain credentials, safety checks, and protocol compliance.
• Contribute to quality improvement and organizational initiatives.
• Support clinical and technical safety standards and documentation.
• Foster a supportive environment promoting learning and professional growth.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Patient education

Communication

Tools

CT imaging system

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves performing computerized tomographic (CT) radiographs in accordance with established procedures, reviewing exams for clinical appropriateness, and ensuring timely and accurate imaging. The role includes patient education, advocating for patient concerns, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize exam flow and patient outcomes. Responsibilities also encompass maintaining credentials, adhering to safety protocols, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication.

Qualifications & Skills

Candidates must hold ARRT certification, a NM CT license or provisional license, and current BLS certification. Strong clinical reasoning, critical thinking, safety awareness, and teamwork skills are essential. The ability to educate patients, manage resources effectively, and stay current with protocols is required.

Key Duties

• Perform and review CT exams, ensuring clinical appropriateness and safety
• Educate and support patients, addressing concerns compassionately
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to streamline workflows
• Maintain credentials, safety checks, and compliance with protocols
• Contribute to quality improvement and organizational initiatives
• Support clinical and technical safety standards and documentation
• Foster a supportive environment promoting learning and professional growth