Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Advanced

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist to perform radiographic procedures efficiently, while following physicians' instructions and positioning patients to obtain diagnostic images.

The role includes mentoring, supporting onboarding for students, leading CE activities, and stepping in as operations lead in the absence of a supervisor, with rotating weekend and holiday schedules.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Active ARRT RT(R) credentials.
• Indiana ISDH Radiologic Technologist license.
• 3–5 years experience preferred.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and adapt positions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures for radiologic diagnosis and obtain the requested images.
• Operate equipment, position patients, and follow physician instructions.
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring team and leading improvement initiatives.
• Serve as onboarding/preceptor for students and lead CE opportunities; act as operations lead during absences.

Skills

General radiology

Fluoroscopy

OR C-arm procedures

Job description

Overview

Are you an upcoming diagnostic radiology technologist graduate or recent graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here:

This is a full-time Diagnostic Radiology Technologist position with a rotating shift from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, which includes working every fourth weekend from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holidays are rotated equally among the team. Must have general radiology skills and experience with fluoroscopy and OR C-arm procedures.

Job Description

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures for radiological diagnosis, in a timely fashion, while demonstrating the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images.

Displays leadership characteristics by volunteering for improvement initiatives and intra/interdepartmental committees, seeking new ways to improve team collaboration and success, functioning as a subject matter expert, and acting as a mentor to assist in team development and coaching. Advanced responsibilities may include acting as an onboarding/orientation preceptor, serving as clinical instructor for students, providing and leading annual CE opportunities for team members, acting as the operations leader during the absence of a team lead/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification, required.
• Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Radiologic Technologist.
• 3-5 years experience as a radiology diagnostic technologist, preferred.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.