CT Technologist
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:The Coors location of PRESNow is seeking a qualified CT
Technologist.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.Type of Opportunity: Full TimeFTE: 0.900000Exempt: NoWork
Schedule: 12 Hour NightsQualifications:ARRT is requiredMust have a
NM Computed Tomography License (NMCT) or NM Computed Tomography
Provisional License (NMPCT)Current BLS is
requiredEducation:Essential:* Associate
DegreeCredentials:Essential:* NM Computed
TomographyResponsibilities:* 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.Benefits:We
offer more than the standard benefits!Presbyterian employees gain
access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our
on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes,
wellness challenges and more!Learn more about our employee
benefits:https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspxWhy
work at Presbyterian?As an organization, we are committed to
improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers'
markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is
taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our
employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free
access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching
and classes, wellness challenges and more.Presbyterian's story is
really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here.
The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members
and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis
sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than
875,000 New Mexicans.About Presbyterian Healthcare
ServicesPresbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the
health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a
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
1,600 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.About Our
Regional Delivery SystemPresbyterian's Regional Delivery System is
a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New
Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe,
Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more
than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make
Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly
14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from
general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our
regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for
their communities.We are part of New Mexico's history - and
committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just
as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to
come.About New MexicoNew Mexico continues to grow steadily in
population and features a low cost-of living.Varied landscapes
bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of
the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are
as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and
lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.New Mexico offers
endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active
lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the
elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking,
golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all
available among our beautiful wonders of the
west.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free
employer with smoke free campuses.#CC123
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