Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

University of New Mexico - Hospitals

RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST in Tesuque

Career Insights for Radiologic Technician / Technologist

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on New Mexico data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Radiologic Technician or Technologist operates X Ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or CT (Computed Tomography) scan equipment to take diagnostic images of a patient. Works with doctors to obtain specific images necessary for medical diagnosis.

$56,618 / year median in New Mexico

+25% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Vacancy has expired Show me jobs like this one

Job Ref:

3167576322

Employer:
Network Company Name:

University of New Mexico

Hospitals Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:
Full Time State:
New Mexico City:
Tesuque Zip Code:

87574

Post Date:

09/02/2026 Job Description Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department:

Radiology

General FTE:

0.90

Full Time Shift:
Rotating Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, provide patient services in a Level I Trauma Center. Perform radiographic procedures for Diagnostic Radiology, apply principles of radiation protection. The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasks. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
PROCEDURES

•Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures including portables and the OR; operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices X-RAY

•Follow prescribed techniques to administer general and specific x-rays; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors, position and immobilize patients as necessary, use appropriate lead shielding

QUALITY CONTROL

•Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality

OBSERVATION

•Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor

PAPERWORK

•Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists

PATIENT CARE

•Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures 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 SAFETY

•Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and

ALARA 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

CLINICAL EDUCATION

•Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents 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"

Qualifications Education:
Essential:
Program Graduate Education specialization:
Essential:

Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or

Accredited ED Program Experience:
Essential:
Nonessential:

Trauma center

Credentials:
Essential:

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Lic NMMIRTP Physical Conditions:
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. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
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

Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department:

Clinical Care