XR/CT Technologist Weekday Nights

San Juan Regional Medical Center; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM is hiring CT Technologists. You will perform cross-sectional CT imaging, ensure image quality, and coordinate with radiologists to schedule and prioritize exams.

A sign-on bonus up to $25,000 is offered, with emphasis on patient safety and adherence to HIPAA and departmental standards. Required competencies include completion of a radiologic technology program, ARRT CT certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program.
• ARRT registered Radiography and Computed Tomography NM State Certification.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures at a professional and technical level not requiring constant supervision utilizing industry standards.
• Ascertains that DNV standards and specialty recommendations are met for the CT department.
• Coordinate exams and procedure with radiologist or related physicians as needed.
• Maintain, clean, and re-stock CT procedure room when needed.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy knowledge

CT procedures understanding

Contrast administration understanding

Power injector & contrast familiarity

PACS/RIS system familiarity

Education

Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program

ARRT registered Radiography and Computed Tomography NM State Certification

BLS certification

Tools

PACS system

RIS system

CT Scanner equipment

Job description

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. ***Sign-on bonus up to $25,000*** CT Technologists are entrusted to use their education in the art of cross-sectional imaging of the human body, with the intent of providing excellent diagnostic images for the treatment of injury and disease.

Required Behaviors

As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) registered Radiography and Computed Tomography NM State Certification for Radiologic Technology.
• BLS certification
• Physical demands: lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Educational understanding of advanced CT procedures, i.e., biopsies, cryotherapy, etc.
• Educational understanding of power injectors and contrast
• Understanding of placing service work orders for CT Scanner and injectors

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs CT procedures at a professional and technical level not requiring constant supervision utilizing industry standards.
• Ascertains that DNV standards and specialty recommendations are met for the CT department.
• Provide knowledgeable understanding of patient prioritizing (i.e., E.D., in-patient, out-patient)
• Understand the transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system.
• Understand the ordering system through the R.I.S. (Radiology Information System).
• Thorough comprehension of CT Call and the use of the after-hours remote radiology reading services
• Coordinate exams and procedure with radiologist or related physicians as needed.
• Maintain, clean, and re-stock CT procedure room when needed.
• Transportation of patients as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.
• Attends meetings, workshops and conventions to increase clinical skills.
• Adheres to radiology dress code.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Hospital matters (i.e., HIPAA)
• Practices good communication skills
• Understand process of correct procedure and contrast ordering through EMR system
• Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center.
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions

Exposure to radiation hazards through radiology procedures. Exposure to body fluids through direct contact, IV procedures, infection and/or contagious diseases. Must be physically able to lift, move, push, or pull patients. Provide multiple and directional guidance during procedures to patients with care and compassion. Interaction with potential verbally abusive patients

As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

To learn more, visit us at http://www.sanjuanregional.com.