CT Technologist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to operate CT scanners and enhance patient care. The role involves patient preparation, collaboration with healthcare staff, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and be ready for on-call shifts, contributing to a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available for those that qualify

Qualifications

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires active status through ARRT or NMTCB.
• Requires Indiana State Department of Health license.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT scanner and prepares patients for scanning.
• Collaborates with radiologists and follows radiation safety protocols.
• Documents necessary information in EMR.

Skills

IV access

Radiation safety protocols

Patient communication

Education

Basic Life Support certification

Radiologic Technologist certification

Job description

If you are searching for a chance to use your expert knowledge to improve the lives of patients and their families, IU Health, Indiana's largest comprehensive health system with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members, has the career you are looking for!

This position is full time, days. It is 4-10 hour shifts, 8am-6pm, with on call hours, at University Hospital.

Sign on bonus available for those that qualify!

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.

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