Imaging Technologist I

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus is seeking an Imaging Technologist I to perform radiographic procedures and ensure high-quality images for diagnosis. You will assess patient history, explain procedures and safety measures, and cooperate with physicians on protocol decisions.

The role requires a Radiology Certificate and ARRT certification within 1 year of employment, with Indiana license or student permit as a prerequisite. Training and teamwork are emphasized in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Radiology Certificate is required.
• Indiana Radiology License OR Radiology Student Permit is required.
• ARRT-R certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures with appropriate exposure to render diagnostic-quality images.
• Explain procedures and safety precautions to patients and answer questions to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Position patients and equipment to obtain high-quality images, adjusting equipment as needed for proper voltage and radiation levels.
• Take X-rays of tissues, organs, and bones to assist diagnosis.
• Document findings and any equipment malfunctions in reports.
• Maintain, restock, and clean examination rooms and supplies.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine appropriate protocols and procedures.
• Assist with compliance to radiology standards and regulatory bodies.

Education

Radiology Certificate

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus

8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

The Imaging Technologist I within Franciscan Health is responsible for performing radiographic procedures and ionizing radiation to render optimum images and assist in the diagnosis process. This position conducts preliminary analysis on images, and collaborates with doctors and other Healthcare professionals to interpret images. The Imaging Technologist I is required to be qualified to care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

WHO WE AR E

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Schedule: As Needed, 4/8/10/12 hour shifts available, Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends
• Gather information on patients’ illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy. Explain procedures and safety precautions to patients and answer patient questions. Ensure patients are not exposed to excessive amounts of radiation.
• Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality. Operate machine properly in order to produce clear imaging results of a patient’s body. Observe the equipment to make sure that it is working properly. Adjusting dials to make sure the machine is set at the proper voltage and radiation levels.
• Take X-rays of patient’s tissue, organs and bones to evaluate for possible injury or illness.
• Write detailed reports about the patient’s behavior or any machine malfunctions.
• Clean, maintain, and restock inventory in examination rooms.
• Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure.
• Assist with ACR, HFAP, ISBOH, IDPH, and IEMA.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Radiology Certificate required
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Radiology Student Permit OR Indiana Radiology License required
• ARRT-R certification required within 1 year of hire

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

• Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.