UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center · 4 months ago
CT TECHNOLOGIST
Rio Rancho, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30/hr - $45/hr
1+ years expUNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center is seeking a CT Technologist to provide patient services in a Level I Trauma Center. The role involves performing Computed Tomo-Graphical procedures, ensuring quality service, and adhering to hospital policies while caring for patients across various age groups.
Responsibilities
X-RAY - Follow prescribed techniques to administer specific radiation for imaging purposes; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors; position and immobilizes patients, as necessary; use appropriate lead shielding
EQUIPMENT - Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
CONTRAST MEDIA - Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'
MEDICATION – Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures
Qualification
Required
Program Graduate
Education specialization: Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
Cross sectional anatomy course completed
1 year directly related experience
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
CT Cert by ARRT w/in 2 years
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License
Intermediate Life Support Certification w/in 6 months
NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Lic NMMIRTP
NMMIRTP CT licensure provisional w/in 6wks DOP up to 2 yrs
NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (NMMIRTP) CT licensure - must obtain within 6 weeks of date of position and may be provisional for up to 2 years from date of position
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people
Working conditions: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
Company
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
At UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), you benefit from the personal attention of a community hospital and the expertise and resources of an academic health care facility.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jamie Silva-Steele RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE
President and CEO
Adrian Larson, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer
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