Lifepoint Health·Las Cruces, New Mexico
Perform accurate and timely CT and nuclear medicine scans while ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and minimal patient exposure. Maintain equipment performance and comply with all hospital safety, security, and infection control policies.
Cat Scan (CT) Technologist
this is a PRN role that will work on an as-needed basis.
Your experience matters
Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cat Scan (CT) Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
Ensures that patient examinations are performed in an accurate and timely manner; not to exceed 30 minutes. Provides accurate patient positioning, computer entries and filming.
Performs nuclear medicine scans according to established protocols. Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patient according to the radiologist prescribed protocols.
Applies knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic scan images with use of professional knowledge to meet or exceed department guidelines. Maintains exam accuracy, i.e., minimum views, labeling, patient dose, positioning, patient history and shielding. Minimizes patient exposure.
Maintains knowledge of equipment performance. Reports malfunctions to supervisor. Conveys to supervisor any problems related to supplies or equipment as well as information pertaining to the problem.
Demonstrates technical knowledge. Demonstrates the ability to provide patient education relating to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
Learns and maintains knowledge of current imaging techniques. Identifies methods to improve diagnostic quality. Identifies methods to improve efficiency and customer relations.
Complies with hospital and imaging policy/procedures 100% of the time. Follows infection control policies and procedures and compliance guidelines with federal, state and local regulations within the department. Follows Safety and Security policies and procedures, reporting violations as observed, through the channels defined by policy, making corrective action immediately on life-safety issues.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have an associate or bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences. Additional requirements include:
License/Certifications:
ARRT Radiography required. ARRT CT or CT eligible required.
NM license in Radiography required. NM license in CT or CT Provisional required.
BLS required.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing tara.baker@lpnt.net.
Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires an associate or bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences and BLS certification. Must hold ARRT Radiography certification and be ARRT CT certified or eligible, along with New Mexico state licensure in Radiography and CT.
Market context
In New Mexico, behavioral-health roles are often competitive because employers look for clinicians with an active, unrestricted license and experience delivering evidence-based therapy in a HIPAA-compliant remote or hybrid setting. Flexible scheduling, professional development, and administrative support can make these openings more attractive, especially when billing and credentialing are handled for you. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and home-office setup before applying.