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UNM Hospital · 3 months ago

CT TECHNOLOGIST -

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$30.60/hr - $45.89/hr

1+ years exp

UNM Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center, and they are seeking a CT Technologist to provide patient services by performing Computed Tomo-Graphical procedures. The role involves operating Siemens platform scanners, ensuring quality service, and adhering to hospital policies while caring for patients across various age groups.

EducationHealth CareHospital

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

CT Certification by ARRTCPR for Healthcare/BLSAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists LicenseLife Support CertificationCross sectional anatomy knowledgePatient careQuality controlPatient safetyClinical education

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 Hospital

As a teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of New Mexico, we offer our professionals the opportunity to do impactful work and to grow, as individuals and a team.

Founded in 1954

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.unmhjobs.com

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