Overview: The Isleta location of PRESNow is seeking a 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 Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Evenings Qualifications: 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 TomographyCurrent BLS required 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. Benefits: 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 ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $41.39/Hr. 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.