Presbyterian Healthcare Services
CT Technologist -CATSCAN
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States, 87144
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:
Per Required Need (0.001 FTE) Work Schedule:
Varied Days and Hours 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 leadership. Attends 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 exam flow to avoid conflicting procedures and delays, and to optimize use of resources. Performs necessary safety checks, verifies reasons for the exam with the patient, addresses safety concerns before scanning, and conducts required safety/calibration/quality checks per established protocols. 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 certification
Benefits and About Presbyterian
We\'re all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a wellness program with on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness 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 with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state\'s largest private employer with thousands of employees and providers. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide. EEO statement : AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.
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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:
Per Required Need (0.001 FTE) Work Schedule:
Varied Days and Hours 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 leadership. Attends 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 exam flow to avoid conflicting procedures and delays, and to optimize use of resources. Performs necessary safety checks, verifies reasons for the exam with the patient, addresses safety concerns before scanning, and conducts required safety/calibration/quality checks per established protocols. 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 certification
Benefits and About Presbyterian
We\'re all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a wellness program with on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness 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 with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state\'s largest private employer with thousands of employees and providers. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide. EEO statement : AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.
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