CT Technologist - CATSCAN - Socorro, NM

Job title: CT Technologist - CATSCAN - Socorro, NM

Location Address:

1202 Highway 60 Socorro, NM 87801-3914

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $31.50 Maximum Offer $53.66

Summary:

Performs computerized tomographic radiographs according to established practices and procedures.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• 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

• Type of Opportunity: Full time

• FTE: 0.90

• Job Exempt: No

• Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Schedules, performs and formats all types of C.T. scans.
• Verifies patient name and procedure to be performed before scanning.
• Verifies exam order by reviewing patient chart or verbal order with outpatient.
• Educates patient prior to scanning procedure explaining the procedure and answering patient questions.
• Provides written documentation of procedures performed and patient history pertaining to scan performed. Also does patient follow up by phone when required (e.g. biopsy patients, abscess drainage, etc.).
• Assists physician during special procedures; set up and maintain sterile trays and equipment. Anticipates any equipment and/or supply needs during procedures.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance, safety.
• Assists in maintaining upkeep of department and equipment - including ordering and stocking supplies when necessary.
• Attends section staff meetings, pertinent inservices, workshops and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development. Become eligible for taking C.T. Registry within 2 years from date of hire. Recommend becoming C.T. Registered within 5 years from date of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Required

• Current BLS is required

• Certified CT Technologist

• NM Computed Tomography License (NMCT)

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Computed Tomography certification (ARRT(CT))

• OR

• CT Technologist in Training/Provisional Status

• NM Computed Tomography Provisional License (NMPCT)

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification (ARRT (R)). Must obtain ARRT(CT) and NMCT licensure within 2 years of obtaining the NMPCT.

• Individuals applying for a New Mexico Provisional CT License must have met the requirements for licensure in at least one New Mexico-recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline (e.g., Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Registered Radiologist Assistant) and be pursuing an approved CT certification pathway.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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