Location Address:
3436 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $31.50 Maximum Offer $53.66Summary:
As a CT Technologist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered diagnostic imaging services. Leveraging advanced clinical judgment, technical expertise, and evidence-based practices, you will perform computed tomography (CT) examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and exceptional care throughout the imaging experience. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate efficient patient flow, optimize clinical outcomes, and support timely diagnosis and treatment. This role requires a commitment to quality, continuous learning, regulatory compliance, and the organization’s CARES values through compassionate service, accountability, effective communication, and a focus on superior patient outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical proficiency with a patient-first mindset, fostering a safe, inclusive, and healing environment for patients, families, colleagues, and learners.Sign-on and relocation available for those who qualify.
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
Responsibilities:
Perform high-quality CT imaging procedures using clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices to ensure accurate diagnostic results and patient safety.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care by creating a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes comfort, healing, and positive patient experiences.
Educate patients and families on imaging procedures, address questions and concerns, and obtain appropriate pre-procedure screening and safety information.
Advocate for patients by recognizing and escalating clinical, ethical, or safety concerns to appropriate leaders and care team members.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, optimize patient flow, prevent delays, and achieve desired clinical outcomes.
Conduct thorough patient identification, order verification, safety screenings, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with established protocols and regulatory standards.
Assess patient condition and appropriateness for imaging, addressing safety concerns, lab requirements, contraindications, and conflicting procedures before scanning.
Maintain imaging equipment and perform required calibration, quality control, and safety checks according to departmental standards.
Recognize, document, and respond appropriately to patient concerns, changes in condition, and unexpected events.
Promote an inclusive care environment by respecting and incorporating cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, age, gender, and lifestyle differences into patient care.
Support patient and family education efforts that encourage understanding, self-care, and informed decision-making.
Contribute to the onboarding, training, and professional development of students, new employees, and colleagues.
Maintain current knowledge of CT technology, imaging protocols, and best practices through continuous learning and professional development.
Identify and report environmental, equipment, and supply-related safety concerns to support a safe clinical environment.
Demonstrate CARES values through accountability, teamwork, respectful communication, continuous learning, and a commitment to superior patient outcomes.
Participate in department, hospital, quality improvement, and community initiatives while supporting operational and organizational goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
One of the following credential pathways is required:
Certified CT Technologist
New Mexico Computed Tomography License (NMCT) required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Computed Tomography Certification (ARRT(CT)) required.
OR
CT Technologist in Training (Provisional Status)
New Mexico Provisional Computed Tomography License (NMPCT) required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification in Radiography (ARRT(R)) required.
Must obtain ARRT(CT) certification and New Mexico CT licensure (NMCT) within two (2) years of obtaining the NMPCT.
Additional Requirement for Provisional CT Licensure
Candidates applying under the provisional pathway must meet New Mexico licensure requirements in at least one recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline, such as Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.), and be actively pursuing an approved CT certification pathway.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Associate degree
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- New Mexico Computed Tomography License (NMCT)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Computed Tomography Certification (ARRT(CT))
- New Mexico Provisional Computed Tomography License (NMPCT), if applying through the provisional pathway
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography Certification (ARRT(R)), if applying through the provisional pathway
- Obtain ARRT(CT) certification and New Mexico CT licensure within two years of obtaining the NMPCT, if applying through the provisional pathway
- Meet New Mexico licensure requirements in a recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline and actively pursue an approved CT certification pathway, if applying through the provisional pathway
What We Do
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, statewide, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico. Founded in 1908, it operates nine hospitals, a medical group, and a health plan. The organization is dedicated to improving access to healthcare, behavioral health, and community support services, offering a wide range of specialties including primary care, cancer care, and heart and vascular care to improve the well-being of New Mexico residents.
