CT Technologist

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health seeks a CT Technologist to operate CT scanners, position patients, and administer contrast while ensuring safety and high-quality imaging. The role requires collaboration with radiologists and physicians, strict adherence to radiation safety, and EMR documentation.

Minimum 0–3 years of experience, AHA BLS, and ISDH license/ARRT or NMTCB certification are required. Advanced CT certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by AHA.
• Active license/registration: ISDH Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Advanced CT certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT scanner and adjusts protocols to address clinical concerns.
• Positions patients and administers contrast as required.
• Obtains IV access and recognizes/ad monitors adverse contrast events.
• Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians.
• Follows radiation safety protocols and performs routine QC on equipment.
• Documents necessary information in EMR and assists in procedures as needed.

Skills

CT operation

Patient positioning

IV access

Contrast administration

Radiation safety

QC testing

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT RT(R) or NMTCB CNMT certification

Tools

CT scanner

EMR system

Job description

Schedule will be Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 7a - 7p.

Operates CT scanner, prepares and positions patients. Screens patients for safe scanning and safe administration of contrast. Obtains IV access, and administers contrast as required and is familiar with recognizing and responding to adverse contrast events. Possesses knowledge of scan protocols and selection of appropriate protocol to address clinical concerns. Adjusts scan parameters to ensure diagnostic images. Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians. Follows radiation safety protocols. Performs routine QC on equipment. Stays current with continuing education. Assists in medical alert situations. Communicates effectively with patients, families and members of the care team. Documents necessary information in EMR. Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed.

Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.

Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.

Requires active status through one of the following: American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Radiography , RT(R) or Nuclear Medicine, RT(NM); or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB): Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).

Requires advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through ARRT or NMTCB within 12 months of hire.

Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient.

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.