CT Technologist -CATSCAN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to enhance its radiology department. In this role, you'll utilize your technical expertise and compassionate patient care skills to perform CT imaging while ensuring a supportive environment for patients. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, including educational reimbursements and certifications. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient health and experience in a dynamic and rewarding setting. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Shift Differentials

Malpractice Liability Insurance

Loan Forgiveness

Wellness Program

On-site Gyms

Nutrition Coaching

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in CT imaging and patient care.
• Required NMCT or NMPCT license and ARRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Educate patients about procedures and address their concerns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.

Skills

Patient Care Skills

Critical Thinking

Clinical Reasoning

Education

Associate Degree

NM Computed Tomography License

ARRT Certification

Tools

EPIC Electronic Charting System

Job description

CT Technologist -CATSCAN

Requisition ID

2025-45545

Category

Clinical Care-Radiology

Location : Name

Presbyterian Rust Medical Ctr

Location : City

Rio Rancho

Location : State/Province

NM

Minimum Offer

USD $27.11/Hr.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $41.39/Hr.

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and compassionate CT Tech to join our radiology department. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need (0.001 FTE)Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• Must have a NM Computed Tomography License (NMCT)
• Or NM Computed Tomography Provisional License (NMPCT)
• ARRT is required.
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical reasoning which includes a global grasp of situations, critical thinking, decision-making, critical actions, priority setting, and escalation of concerns with associated knowledge, skills, and evidence-based guidelines in managing computerized tomographic radiograph imaging.
• Works on behalf of the patients/significant others in representing their concerns and helping resolve ethical and clinical issues that impact the patient's situation. Uses effective communication to escalate concerns to appropriate one up leader. Goes extra mile to attend to patient exam requests.
• Creates a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering or harm. Recognizes patient concern and reacts appropriately, including documentation of events.
• Educates patient before scanning procedure explaining the procedure and answering patient questions.
• Involves multidisciplinary team as well as patient/significant others to promote optimal and realistic goals and outcomes. Works with other departments to create an effective patient exam flow to include avoiding conflicting procedures and delay of patient care as well as effective utilization of limited technical and clinical resources.
• Uses high standards and evidence-based practices along with questioning, research, and evaluation skills to provide informed and/or change practice. Properly assesses patient condition for the candidate for imaging. Performs necessary clinical and technical safety checks and screening processes, validates reasons for the exam with the patient before scanning, addresses all safety concerns before scanning, and performs red rules to ensure the right patient/right exam/right order. Understand the importance of performing necessary safety/calibration/quality checks per established protocols. Do not image patients without an order or without performing necessary safety, lab, and conflicting exam reviews.
• Other clinic duties as assigned/where applicable.

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $41.39/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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