Cat Scan (CT) Technician

Lifepoint Health•Los Alamos, NM

20h

About The Position

Los Alamos Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Cat Scan (CT) Technician to provide imaging services and contribute to patient care. The role involves reviewing patient history and physician orders, explaining procedures and equipment to patients, preparing and administering contrast media or medications when ordered and within scope of practice, and monitoring patient condition. The technician prepares and maintains equipment, follows safety and quality-control procedures, troubleshoots equipment issues, positions patients, performs imaging procedures, evaluates image quality and takes corrective action when needed, and enters, transmits, and reports scan results. The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for a twenty-four-month full-time commitment. Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital serving northern New Mexico.

Requirements

Current New Mexico Radiologic Technologist license.
Graduate of an ARRT-, JRCERT-, ARMRIT-, or NMTCB-accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Registry with ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine.
ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) required within one year of hire or transfer.
If not ARRT(CT)-registered upon hire, work under the supervision of an ARRT(CT) technologist until the ARRT(CT) credential is obtained.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for a twenty-four-month full-time commitment.
Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.