CT Technologist - PRESNow - 24/7 ED/UC Isleta
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 3436 Isleta Blvd SW , Albuquerque, New Mexico
87105-5837, United States of America Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $: 30 Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:
45.82 Summary: Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian
is hiring a skilled CT Technologist for PRESNow. Performs
computerized tomographic radiographs according to established
practices and procedures, Reviews exams for clinical
appropriateness, appropriately prioritizes exams, and demonstrates
effective communication of critical situations, Supports new
employee orientation by properly documenting clinical competence,
Responsible for maintaining necessary credentials, timely renewal
of required credentials, May be required to perform general
radiology and or lab testing as required by primary job location.
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 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE:
1 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Evenings (United States of America)
Responsibilities: - Utilizes clinical reasoning which includes
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 patients situation. Uses effective communication to
escalate concerns to appropriate one up leader. Goes extra mile to
attend 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
prior to 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
patient exam flow to include avoiding conflicting procedures and
delay of patient care as well as effective utilization of limited
technical and clinical resources. - Effectively manages
environmental and system resources across the healthcare system and
community to meet patient/significant others needs and ensure
quality care and outcomes. Assesses clinical area to uncover and
report safety issues with regards to physical space, expired
supplies, and or damaged equipment. - Uses holistic body, mind,
spirit approach in provision of care by recognizing, appreciating,
and incorporating cultural, spiritual, gender, race, ethnicity,
lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and values differences in practice.
- Fosters patient/significant others learning to promote self-care
using both formal and informal processes as applicable and at an
appropriate level of understanding, and contributes to the
orientation and professional growth of colleagues. Properly
conducts pre/post procedure screening, supports student educational
programs, invests quality time onboarding new employees, takes
initiative to stay current on technology protocols and advances. Is
aware of location of protocol manuals and reviews them to stay
current in protocol changes. - Uses high standards and
evidence-based practices along with questioning, research and
evaluation skills to provide informed and/or change practice.
Properly assesses patient condition for candidate for imaging.
Performs necessary clinical and technical safety checks and
screening processes, validates reasons for exam with patient prior
to scanning, addresses all safety concerns prior to scanning, and
performs red rules to ensure right patient/right exam/right order.
Understands importance of performing necessary
safety/calibration/quality checks per established protocols. Does
not image patient without an order or without performing necessary
safety, lab, and conflicting exam reviews. - Demonstrates and role
models CARES behaviors of continuous learning, accountability,
respecting and responding, ensuring an environment of health, and
obtaining superior outcomes in all endeavors related to job
responsibilities. Looks to establish positive and supportive team
member relationships, recognizes and responds to department
scheduling needs. Communicates effectively any variances to
clinical protocols, work schedule changes, or recognition of unsafe
operational practices. - Supports organizational and department
business objectives by providing standardized, evidence-based care
that contributes to achieving optimal outcomes and patient
experiences. Actively participates in hospital and department
quality and community initiatives, and maintains competency
required for X ray, lab, EKG, and other clinic duties as
assigned/where applicable. Qualifications: ARRT is required Must
have a NM Computed Tomography License (NMCT) or NM Computed
Tomography Provisional License (NMPCT) Current BLS is required
Education: Essential: - Associate Degree Credentials: Essential: -
NM Computed Tomography - Current BLS required We're all about
well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access
to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free
on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes,
mindfulness and meditation 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 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. We're Determined to Support New
Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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