CT Technologist - CATSCAN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs computerized tomographic radiographs according to established practices and Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and compassionate CT Tech to join our radiology department. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. 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. Presbyterian is committed to a different way to make a difference, with a history rooted in the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers, growing from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system serving more than one in three New Mexicans.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• Must have a NM Computed Tomography License (NMCT) Or NM Computed Tomography Provisional License (NMPCT)
• ARRT is required.
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical reasoning which includes a 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 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 patient’s situation.
• Uses effective communication to escalate concerns to appropriate one up leader.
• 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 before 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 include avoiding conflicting procedures and delay of patient care as well as effective utilization of limited technical and clinical resources.
• 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 the candidate for imaging.
• Performs necessary clinical and technical safety checks and screening processes, validates reasons for the exam with the patient before scanning, addresses all safety concerns before scanning, and performs red rules to ensure the right patient/right exam/right order.
• Understand the importance of performing necessary safety/calibration/quality checks per established protocols.
• Do not image patients without an order or without performing necessary safety, lab, and conflicting exam reviews.
• Other clinic duties as assigned/where applicable.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees