CT Technologist
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Memorial Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CT Tech - Radiology

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• 199 beds total, including a 22-bed ER and 32-bed Critical Care Unit
• Joint Commission Accredited
• Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Advanced imaging equipment: GE 64 and 512 Slice CT Scanners
• Documentation systems: Meditech, Change Healthcare PACS
• Located in an area with year-round sunshine and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities

Unit Information

• Unit: CT
• Procedures: All CT exams including CTA hearts and Calcium Scoring
• Patient settings covered: Inpatient (IP), Emergency Room (ER), Outpatient (OP), and Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures
• Floating policy: None
• Dress code: Scrubs (any color)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CT Technologist (Radiology specialty)
• Certifications:

  • ARRT (R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist
  • ARRT (CT) - Computed Tomography certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • New Mexico State License in Radiography and CT
• Must be fingerprinted and undergo background check per New Mexico state requirements (travelers may start on a 14-day waiver with supervision while waiting for results)

Skills and Experience

• Ability to work independently and cover multiple patient care areas (IP, ER, OP, IR)
• Cardiac CT experience is a plus
• Flexibility, teamwork, positive attitude, compassion, and empathy are essential qualities

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff

This position is ideal for a CT Technologist seeking a travel assignment in a well-equipped hospital with diverse patient care settings and a supportive team environment.