CT Technologist -CATSCAN - Relocation AssistanceAvailable

Overview :

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.

Type of Opportunity :

Per Required Need (0.001 FTE) Work Schedule : Varied Days and Hours

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career

development options, including tuition and certification

reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

Wearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows

staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a

concern)

Shift differentials for nights and

weekends

Differentials for higher education,

certifications and various lead roles

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan

forgiveness through the

EPIC electronic

charting system

Qualifications : 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 : We're all about

well-being, starting with yours. 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.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the

health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a

locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000

employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500

nurses.

Our health plan serves more than

640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid

(Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA / EOE / VET / DISABLED.

PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free

campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to : USD $45.82 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.