CT Technologist Jobs in New Mexico
CT Technologist jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty clinics, with steady demand across experience levels from entry-level staff to lead technologists. The largest hiring activity is in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces, where employers like Presbyterian Healthcare Services, University of New Mexico Hospital, and Lovelace Health System maintain active imaging departments. The most consistent openings are in trauma CT, cardiac imaging, and emergency radiology support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location Address:
3436 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $31.50 Maximum Offer $53.66Summary:
As a CT Technologist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered diagnostic imaging services. Leveraging advanced clinical judgment, technical expertise, and evidence-based practices, you will perform computed tomography (CT) examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and exceptional care throughout the imaging experience. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate efficient patient flow, optimize clinical outcomes, and support timely diagnosis and treatment. This role requires a commitment to quality, continuous learning, regulatory compliance, and the organization’s CARES values through compassionate service, accountability, effective communication, and a focus on superior patient outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical proficiency with a patient-first mindset, fostering a safe, inclusive, and healing environment for patients, families, colleagues, and learners.Sign-on and relocation available for those who qualify.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
Perform high-quality CT imaging procedures using clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices to ensure accurate diagnostic results and patient safety.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care by creating a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes comfort, healing, and positive patient experiences.
Educate patients and families on imaging procedures, address questions and concerns, and obtain appropriate pre-procedure screening and safety information.
Advocate for patients by recognizing and escalating clinical, ethical, or safety concerns to appropriate leaders and care team members.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, optimize patient flow, prevent delays, and achieve desired clinical outcomes.
Conduct thorough patient identification, order verification, safety screenings, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with established protocols and regulatory standards.
Assess patient condition and appropriateness for imaging, addressing safety concerns, lab requirements, contraindications, and conflicting procedures before scanning.
Maintain imaging equipment and perform required calibration, quality control, and safety checks according to departmental standards.
Recognize, document, and respond appropriately to patient concerns, changes in condition, and unexpected events.
Promote an inclusive care environment by respecting and incorporating cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, age, gender, and lifestyle differences into patient care.
Support patient and family education efforts that encourage understanding, self-care, and informed decision-making.
Contribute to the onboarding, training, and professional development of students, new employees, and colleagues.
Maintain current knowledge of CT technology, imaging protocols, and best practices through continuous learning and professional development.
Identify and report environmental, equipment, and supply-related safety concerns to support a safe clinical environment.
Demonstrate CARES values through accountability, teamwork, respectful communication, continuous learning, and a commitment to superior patient outcomes.
Participate in department, hospital, quality improvement, and community initiatives while supporting operational and organizational goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
One of the following credential pathways is required:
Certified CT Technologist
New Mexico Computed Tomography License (NMCT) required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Computed Tomography Certification (ARRT(CT)) required.
OR
CT Technologist in Training (Provisional Status)
New Mexico Provisional Computed Tomography License (NMPCT) required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification in Radiography (ARRT(R)) required.
Must obtain ARRT(CT) certification and New Mexico CT licensure (NMCT) within two (2) years of obtaining the NMPCT.
Additional Requirement for Provisional CT Licensure
Candidates applying under the provisional pathway must meet New Mexico licensure requirements in at least one recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline, such as Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.), and be actively pursuing an approved CT certification pathway.
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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 Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are 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 1600 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.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
3436 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $31.50 Maximum Offer $53.66Summary:
As a CT Technologist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered diagnostic imaging services. Leveraging advanced clinical judgment, technical expertise, and evidence-based practices, you will perform computed tomography (CT) examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and exceptional care throughout the imaging experience. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate efficient patient flow, optimize clinical outcomes, and support timely diagnosis and treatment. This role requires a commitment to quality, continuous learning, regulatory compliance, and the organization’s CARES values through compassionate service, accountability, effective communication, and a focus on superior patient outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical proficiency with a patient-first mindset, fostering a safe, inclusive, and healing environment for patients, families, colleagues, and learners.Sign-on and relocation available for those who qualify.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
Perform high-quality CT imaging procedures using clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices to ensure accurate diagnostic results and patient safety.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care by creating a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes comfort, healing, and positive patient experiences.
Educate patients and families on imaging procedures, address questions and concerns, and obtain appropriate pre-procedure screening and safety information.
Advocate for patients by recognizing and escalating clinical, ethical, or safety concerns to appropriate leaders and care team members.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, optimize patient flow, prevent delays, and achieve desired clinical outcomes.
Conduct thorough patient identification, order verification, safety screenings, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with established protocols and regulatory standards.
Assess patient condition and appropriateness for imaging, addressing safety concerns, lab requirements, contraindications, and conflicting procedures before scanning.
Maintain imaging equipment and perform required calibration, quality control, and safety checks according to departmental standards.
Recognize, document, and respond appropriately to patient concerns, changes in condition, and unexpected events.
Promote an inclusive care environment by respecting and incorporating cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, age, gender, and lifestyle differences into patient care.
Support patient and family education efforts that encourage understanding, self-care, and informed decision-making.
Contribute to the onboarding, training, and professional development of students, new employees, and colleagues.
Maintain current knowledge of CT technology, imaging protocols, and best practices through continuous learning and professional development.
Identify and report environmental, equipment, and supply-related safety concerns to support a safe clinical environment.
Demonstrate CARES values through accountability, teamwork, respectful communication, continuous learning, and a commitment to superior patient outcomes.
Participate in department, hospital, quality improvement, and community initiatives while supporting operational and organizational goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
One of the following credential pathways is required:
Certified CT Technologist
New Mexico Computed Tomography License (NMCT) required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Computed Tomography Certification (ARRT(CT)) required.
OR
CT Technologist in Training (Provisional Status)
New Mexico Provisional Computed Tomography License (NMPCT) required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification in Radiography (ARRT(R)) required.
Must obtain ARRT(CT) certification and New Mexico CT licensure (NMCT) within two (2) years of obtaining the NMPCT.
Additional Requirement for Provisional CT Licensure
Candidates applying under the provisional pathway must meet New Mexico licensure requirements in at least one recognized medical imaging or radiation therapy discipline, such as Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or Registered Radiologist Assistant (R.R.A.), and be actively pursuing an approved CT certification pathway.
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 Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are 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 1600 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.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CT technologist jobs across New Mexico.
- Active New Mexico Medical Imaging license issued by the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board
- ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT) required or must be eligible
- Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology or medical imaging program
- Minimum one year of CT scanning experience preferred for most hospital positions
- BLS certification required prior to start date for all clinical settings
- Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and on-call hours
CT Technologist Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ct technologist in New Mexico?
To work as a ct technologist in New Mexico, you must hold an active license issued by the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board. Candidates typically complete an accredited radiologic technology program, pass the ARRT examination in radiography, then pursue post-primary CT certification through ARRT. Once credentialed, you apply to the state board for licensure. New Mexico requires license renewal on a set cycle with continuing education.
How much do CT technologists make in New Mexico?
CT technologists in New Mexico earn a median of about $79,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,560 for the lowest 10% to over $104,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire ct technologists in New Mexico?
Employers hiring ct technologists in New Mexico right now include Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Exceptional Healthcare, and Career Land Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Mexico's hiring is anchored by large integrated health systems and regional medical centers that maintain high-volume imaging departments across the state.
Which New Mexico cities have the most ct technologist jobs?
Farmington, Albuquerque, and Roswell are the New Mexico cities with the most ct technologist openings. Albuquerque drives the majority of volume as home to the state's largest hospital systems and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, while Santa Fe and Las Cruces reflect strong regional medical demand from their anchor hospitals and affiliated outpatient facilities.
Are there remote ct technologist jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, but they're rare. CT technologist work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct patient contact and operation of imaging equipment on site. About 0% of ct technologist openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to cover teleradiology support or administrative imaging coordination rather than direct scanning duties.
How can I get hired as a ct technologist in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a radiologic technologist or imaging technologist role at a large New Mexico hospital system while pursuing CT cross-training on the job. Presbyterian Healthcare Services and University of New Mexico Hospital both hire new-graduate radiographers into staff tech positions that include CT rotation exposure. Building ARRT post-primary CT eligibility through clinical hours in your current role is the credential that most reliably converts an entry-level position into a dedicated CT technologist post.
Where can I find and apply to ct technologist jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to ct technologist jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials below and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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