CT Technologist - CATSCAN - Kaseman Hospital - Relocation Assistance Available

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 : Full Time (0.9 FTE / 36 hours per week)

Work Schedule : Varied Days and Hours

Sign on

and

relocation bonuses

available for qualified candidates .

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

New Mexico Higher Education Department

EPIC electronic charting system

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.

Qualifications : Associate Degree

Must have a NM Computed Tomography License (NMCT)

Or NM Computed Tomography Provisional License (NMPCT)

ARRT is required.

BLS

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.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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 / Hr. 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.