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.
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- 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 [https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional]
- 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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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.
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