CT Technologist - PRESNow - Coors

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

21h • $32 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate CT Technologist to join the PRESNow team at Coors in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role performs computerized tomographic radiograph imaging and may also require general radiology and/or lab testing based on the primary job location. The technologist provides safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care, explains procedures to patients, responds to their concerns, and collaborates with patients, significant others, and multidisciplinary teams to support effective care and exam flow.

The position requires sound clinical reasoning, adherence to imaging protocols and safety checks, and attention to equipment and environmental safety. The technologist also supports patient and colleague education, contributes to onboarding and professional growth, stays current with technology and protocol changes, and helps meet department and organizational quality objectives. This is a full-time, 0.90 FTE, non-exempt position working 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• For certified CT Technologist status: Certified CT Technologist credential, New Mexico Computed Tomography License (NMCT), and ARRT Computed Tomography certification (ARRT(CT)).
• Alternatively, CT Technologist in Training/Provisional Status: New Mexico Computed Tomography Provisional License (NMPCT) and ARRT(R) certification; must obtain ARRT(CT) and NMCT licensure within two years of obtaining the NMPCT.
• Applicants for a New Mexico Provisional CT License must meet licensure requirements in at least one New Mexico-recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline and be pursuing an approved CT certification pathway.

Responsibilities

• Use clinical reasoning, critical thinking, decision-making, prioritization, and escalation of concerns when managing CT imaging.
• Represent patient and significant-other concerns, help resolve ethical and clinical issues, and communicate concerns to the appropriate leader.
• Create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment; recognize and respond to patient concerns, document events, and explain procedures before scanning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and other departments to support realistic patient outcomes and efficient exam flow.
• Manage environmental and system resources, and identify and report safety issues involving physical spaces, expired supplies, or damaged equipment.
• Provide culturally responsive care that recognizes patients’ cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and values differences.
• Support patient learning and self-care, student education, colleague development, and onboarding of new employees; stay current on technology, protocols, and protocol changes.
• Assess patient suitability for imaging; perform pre- and post-procedure screening, safety checks, and red-rule verification of the right patient, exam, and order.
• Review exam indications with patients, address safety concerns, and follow established safety, calibration, quality, laboratory, and conflicting-exam review protocols; do not image without an order and required reviews.
• Model CARES behaviors and build supportive team relationships; respond to scheduling needs and communicate protocol variances, schedule changes, and unsafe practices.
• Provide standardized, evidence-based care that supports quality, patient experience, hospital and department initiatives, and community initiatives.
• Maintain competency for X-ray, laboratory, EKG, and other clinic duties as assigned or applicable.
• Perform general radiology and/or lab testing as required by the primary job location.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree