CT Technologist - PRESNow-ABQ - 24/7 ED/UC Menaul

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a CT Technologist to perform computerized tomographic radiographs in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves patient care, clinical reasoning, and effective communication to ensure optimal outcomes. The position offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Wellness program

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• NM Computed Tomography License or Provisional License required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manages CT imaging utilizing clinical reasoning and safety protocols.
• Educates patients on scanning procedures and meets patient exam requests.
• Collaborates with teams to ensure quality care and effective patient flow.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

NM Computed Tomography

Current BLS

Job description

Overview

The Menaul location of PRESNow is seeking a CT Technologist.

Performs computerized tomographic radiographs according to established practices and procedures, reviews exams for clinical appropriateness, appropriately prioritizes exams, and demonstrates effective communication of critical situations. Supports new employee orientation by properly documenting clinical competence. Responsible for maintaining necessary credentials and timely renewal of required credentials. May be required to perform general radiology and/or lab testing as required by primary job location.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 0.9, Exempt: No, Work Schedule: Days

How you belong matters here.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. Our employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement, and more for FT employees.
• PRN/PT (working less than 0.45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships, and an employee wellness program.

Qualifications

ARRT is required. Must have a NM Computed Tomography License (NMCT) or NM Computed Tomography Provisional License (NMPCT). Current BLS is required.

Education: Essential:

• Associate Degree

Credentials: Essential:

• NM Computed Tomography
• Current BLS required

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical reasoning including 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 CT imaging.
• Works on behalf of patients/significant others to represent their concerns and help resolve ethical and clinical issues. Uses effective communication to escalate concerns to appropriate leadership. Attends to patient exam requests diligently.
• Creates a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, promoting comfort and healing. Recognizes patient concerns and reacts appropriately, including documentation. Educates patients prior to scanning procedures.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and patients to promote optimal outcomes. Works with other departments to ensure effective patient exam flow, avoiding conflicting procedures and delays, and utilizing resources efficiently.
• Manages environmental and system resources to meet patient needs and ensure quality care. Assesses clinical areas for safety issues such as physical space, expired supplies, or damaged equipment.
• Provides holistic care by recognizing and incorporating cultural, spiritual, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and value differences.
• Supports patient and staff learning, contributes to team growth, conducts pre/post procedure screening, supports educational programs, and stays current with technology and protocols.
• Follows high standards and evidence-based practices, performs safety checks, validates exam reasons, and ensures all safety protocols are followed before imaging.
• Demonstrates CARES behaviors—continuous learning, accountability, respect, and health promotion. Builds positive team relationships and communicates effectively about schedule variances or safety concerns.
• Supports organizational objectives through evidence-based care, participates in quality initiatives, and maintains competency in various clinical duties as assigned.

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian offers a comprehensive wellness program, including free on-site and community gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources, and wellness challenges.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian aims to improve the health of patients, members, and communities. It is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing medical group. Founded in 1908 in New Mexico, it is the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees, including over 1,200 providers and 3,500 nurses.

The health plan serves over 640,000 members with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial 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 considers experience, training, internal equity, and organizational needs.