CT Technologist - PRESNow-ABQ - ED​/UC Menaul - Assistance

CT Technologist - PRESNow-ABQ - 24/7 ED/UC Menaul - Relocation Assistance Available at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:

A CT Technologist performs computerized tomographic radiographs following established protocols to ensure clinical appropriateness and patient safety. They communicate critical findings, support patient comfort and education, and assist in maintaining clinical competence within the team. This role requires licensed certification, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care outcomes.

Overview:

The Menaul location of PRESNow is seeking a CT Technologist .

Performs computerized tomographic radiographs according to established practices and procedures, Reviews exams for clinical appropriateness, appropriately prioritizes exams, and demonstrates effective communication of critical situations, Supports new employee orientation by properly documenting clinical competence, Responsible for maintaining necessary credentials, timely renewal of required credentials, May be required to perform general radiology and or lab testing as required by primary job location.

Type of Opportunity:
Part Time (.45 to .89)
FTE:
Exempt:
No

Work Schedule:

12 Hour Nights

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

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At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. Our employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Benefits:
  We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.
• PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

ARRT is required
Must have a NM Computed Tomography License (NMCT) or NM Computed Tomography Provisional License (NMPCT)
Current BLS is required

Education:

Essential:

• Associate Degree

Credentials:
Essential:

• NM Computed Tomography
• Current BLS required

• Utilizes clinical reasoning which includes 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 patients 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 prior to 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.
• Effectively manages environmental and system resources across the healthcare system and community to meet patient/significant others needs and ensure quality care and outcomes. Assesses clinical area to uncover and report safety issues with regards to physical space, expired supplies, and or damaged equipment.
• Uses holistic body, mind, spirit approach in provision of care by recognizing, appreciating, and incorporating cultural, spiritual, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and values differences in practice.
• Fosters patient/significant others learning to promote self-care using both formal and informal processes as applicable and at an appropriate level of understanding, and contributes to the orientation and professional growth of colleagues. Properly conducts pre/post procedure screening, supports student educational programs, invests quality time onboarding new employees, takes initiative to stay current on technology protocols and advances. Is aware of location of protocol manuals and reviews them to stay current in protocol changes.
• 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 candidate for imaging. Performs necessary clinical and technical safety checks and screening processes, validates reasons for exam with patient prior to scanning, addresses all safety concerns prior to scanning, and performs red rules to ensure right patient/right exam/right order.
  
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