CT Technologist - Menaul PRESNow

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 43,394 - 66,290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Wellness program access

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque seeks a dedicated radiologic technologist to perform computerized tomographic radiographs. This role requires maintaining necessary credentials and ensuring accurate patient communication throughout the scanning process.

The ideal candidate will hold an ARRT certification and a New Mexico Computed Tomography License, with opportunities for career development, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform computed tomographic radiographs according to established practices.
• Maintain necessary credentials and timely renewal.
• Educate patients before scanning procedures.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Education

ARRT certification

NM Computed Tomography License (NMPCT)

Current BLS certification

Job description

Location

7400 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

Compensation

Minimum Offer $31.50 Maximum Offer $48.12

Summary

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.

Position Details

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

Growth and Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical reasoning which includes global grasp of situations, critical thinking, decision making, 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 patients situation. Uses effective communication to elevate concerns to appropriate leader and 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 prior to 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 avoid conflicting procedures and delays of patient care as well as effectively utilize limited technical and clinical resources.
• Effectively manages environmental and system resources across the healthcare system and community to meet patient/significant others needs and ensure quality care and outcomes. Assesses clinical area to uncover and report safety issues with regard to physical space, expired supplies, and damaged equipment.
• Uses a holistic body, mind, spirit approach in provision of care by recognizing, appreciating, and incorporating cultural, spiritual, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and values differences in practice.
• Fosters patient/significant others learning to promote self‑care using both formal and informal processes as applicable and at an appropriate level of understanding, and contributes to the orientation and professional growth of colleagues.
• Properly conducts pre/post procedure screening, supports student educational programs, invests quality time onboarding new employees, takes initiative to stay current on technology protocols and advances. Is aware of location of protocol manuals and reviews them to stay current in protocol changes.
• 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 candidate for imaging. Performs necessary clinical and technical safety checks and screening processes, validates reasons for exam with patient prior to scanning, addresses all safety concerns prior to scanning, and performs red rules to ensure right patient/right exam/right order. Understands importance of performing necessary safety/calibration/quality checks per established protocols.
• Demonstrates and role models CARES behaviors of continuous learning, accountability, respecting and responding, ensuring an environment of health, and attaining superior outcomes in all endeavors related to job responsibilities. Looks to establish positive and supportive team member relationships, recognizes and responds to department scheduling needs, and communicates effectively any variances to clinical protocols or unsafe operational practices.
• Supports organizational and departmental business objectives by providing standardized, evidence-based care that contributes to achieving optimal outcomes and patient experiences. Actively participates in hospital and department quality and community initiatives, and maintains competency required for X‑ray, lab, EKG, and other clinic duties as assigned/where applicable.

Qualifications

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

EEO Statement

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.