CT Technologist - Menaul PRESNow

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimburse.

Loan forgiveness program

Malpractice insurance

Well-being and wellness programs

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an experienced CT Technologist to perform high-quality CT imaging while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. The role involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize patient flow and deliver accurate diagnostic results in a value-driven environment.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree, current BLS, and NM CT licensure or ARRT CT certification; a provisional pathway with NM licensure may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• New Mexico CT licensure or ARRT CT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality CT imaging procedures with clinical judgment and safety.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to promote comfort and healing.
• Educate patients and families on imaging procedures and safety.
• Collaborate with care teams to coordinate patient flow and outcomes.
• Maintain equipment and perform calibration and safety checks per standards.
• Identify and report safety concerns and contribute to continuous learning.

Skills

CT imaging knowledge

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

CT scanner operation

Job description

Location Address: 7400 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $31.50 Maximum Offer $53.66

Summary: As a CT Technologist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered diagnostic imaging services. Leveraging advanced clinical judgment, technical expertise, and evidence-based practices, you will perform computed tomography (CT) examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and exceptional care throughout the imaging experience. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate efficient patient flow, optimize clinical outcomes, and support timely diagnosis and treatment. This role requires a commitment to quality, continuous learning, regulatory compliance, and the organization's CARES values through compassionate service, accountability, effective communication, and a focus on superior patient outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical proficiency with a patient-first mindset, fostering a safe, inclusive, and healing environment for patients, families, colleagues, and learners.

Sign-on and relocation available for those who qualify.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Evenings (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality CT imaging procedures using clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices to ensure accurate diagnostic results and patient safety.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care by creating a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes comfort, healing, and positive patient experiences.
• Educate patients and families on imaging procedures, address questions and concerns, and obtain appropriate pre-procedure screening and safety information.
• Advocate for patients by recognizing and escalating clinical, ethical, or safety concerns to appropriate leaders and care team members.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, optimize patient flow, prevent delays, and achieve desired clinical outcomes.
• Conduct thorough patient identification, order verification, safety screenings, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with established protocols and regulatory standards.
• Assess patient condition and appropriateness for imaging, addressing safety concerns, lab requirements, contraindications, and conflicting procedures before scanning.
• Maintain imaging equipment and perform required calibration, quality control, and safety checks according to departmental standards.
• Recognize, document, and respond appropriately to patient concerns, changes in condition, and unexpected events.
• Promote an inclusive care environment by respecting and incorporating cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, age, gender, and lifestyle differences into patient care.
• Support patient and family education efforts that encourage understanding, self-care, and informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the onboarding, training, and professional development of students, new employees, and colleagues.
• Maintain current knowledge of CT technology, imaging protocols, and best practices through continuous learning and professional development.
• Identify and report environmental, equipment, and supply-related safety concerns to support a safe clinical environment.
• Demonstrate CARES values through accountability, teamwork, respectful communication, continuous learning, and a commitment to superior patient outcomes.
• Participate in department, hospital, quality improvement, and community initiatives while supporting operational and organizational goals.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

One of the following credential pathways is required:

Certified CT Technologist

• New Mexico Computed Tomography License (NMCT) required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Computed Tomography Certification (ARRT(CT)) required.

OR

CT Technologist in Training (Provisional Status)

• New Mexico Provisional Computed Tomography License (NMPCT) required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification in Radiography (ARRT(R)) required.
• Must obtain ARRT(CT) certification and New Mexico CT licensure (NMCT) within two (2) years of obtaining the NMPCT.

Additional Requirement for Provisional CT Licensure

• Candidates applying under the provisional pathway must meet New Mexico licensure requirements in at least one recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline, such as Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.), and be actively pursuing an approved CT certification pathway.

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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.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.

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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