Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

IU Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana is looking for a Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray, fluoro, and fluoroscopy equipment. You will prepare patients, explain procedures, and position them correctly while ensuring safety and documentation in the EMR.

The role requires 0–3 years of experience, active ISDH license or student permit, and BLS certification. Board eligibility with credential within 6 months is expected.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by AHA.
• Active Indiana ISDH license as Radiologic Technologist or ISDH Radiology Student Permit.
• Board eligibility in Radiography; obtain credential within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates imaging equipment such as x-ray, fluoro, and fluoroscopy.
• Prepares patients by explaining exam and positioning.
• Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians for accuracy.
• Follows radiation safety protocols and monitors patient during exam.
• Documents patient history and maintains EMR records.
• Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed.

Skills

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Continuing education

Education

ARRT Radiography credential or board-eligible training program

Tools

Radiology imaging equipment operation

EMR/documentation

Job description

• Operates imaging equipment such as x-ray, fluoro, portable x-ray, and fluoroscopy equipment used in surgery.
• Prepares patients by explaining exam and positioning them correctly.
• Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians to ensure accurate imaging.
• Follows radiation safety protocols.
• Documents detailed patient history.
• Stays current with continuing education.
• Monitors patients during exam for safety.
• 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 as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R), through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or a recent graduate of an approved training program in Radiologic Technology (board eligible).
• If board eligible, must obtain credential in Radiography within 6 months of hire.
• Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Radiologic Technologist or a current ISDH Radiology Student Permit.