Location Address:
6400 Paseo Del Norte NE Albuquerque, NM 87113Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $31.50 Maximum Offer $53.66Summary:
Join our PRESNow team as a CT Technologist and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care through advanced imaging services. In this role, you will perform CT examinations according to established protocols, review and prioritize exams for clinical appropriateness, and communicate critical findings effectively. You will support new employee orientation by documenting clinical competencies, maintain all required certifications and credentials, and may perform general radiology procedures and/or laboratory testing as needed. We're looking for a collaborative professional with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to clinical excellence.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:
Utilize critical thinking, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practices to perform CT imaging procedures safely and effectively.
Review imaging orders for appropriateness, validate exam requirements, and ensure all safety screenings and quality checks are completed prior to imaging.
Advocate for patients and families by addressing concerns, escalating issues as needed, and helping resolve clinical and ethical matters.
Educate patients regarding imaging procedures, answer questions, and provide a compassionate, supportive experience throughout their care.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, improve patient flow, and optimize outcomes.
Ensure patient safety by following established protocols, performing patient identification and exam verification processes, and addressing potential risks before imaging.
Monitor and report safety concerns related to equipment, supplies, and the clinical environment.
Promote culturally sensitive, patient-centered care that respects the diverse backgrounds, values, and needs of patients and families.
Support the orientation, training, and professional development of students, new hires, and colleagues.
Maintain knowledge of current imaging protocols, technology advancements, and departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and strong communication skills while fostering positive team relationships and supporting department staffing and operational needs.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain competency in additional clinical duties, including X-ray, laboratory testing, EKGs, and other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
New Mexico Computed Tomography License (NMCT) required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Computed Tomography certification (ARRT(CT)) required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Additional Requirements for Provisional Licensure
Candidates applying under provisional status must meet New Mexico licensure requirements in at least one recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline (e.g., Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Registered Radiologist Assistant) 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
- New Mexico Computed Tomography License (NMCT)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT certification (ARRT(CT))
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- New Mexico Provisional Computed Tomography License (NMPCT) (alternative track)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (ARRT(R)) for provisional status
- Obtain ARRT(CT) certification and NMCT licensure within two years (provisional candidates)
- Meet New Mexico licensure requirements in at least one recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline
- Actively pursuing an approved CT certification pathway (provisional candidates)
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.
