CT Technologist

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time CT Technologist position with a shift from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday (4 x 10-hour shifts), including holiday rotation. Mobile experience is a plus. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants. The role involves operating the CT scanner, preparing and positioning patients, screening patients for safety, administering contrast, obtaining IV access, and responding to adverse contrast events. The technologist will be knowledgeable in scan protocols, selecting appropriate ones, and adjusting scan parameters for diagnostic images. Collaboration with radiologists and referring physicians, adherence to radiation safety protocols, and routine equipment quality control are expected. Staying current with continuing education, assisting in medical alert situations, and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team are also key responsibilities. Documentation in the EMR and assistance with minimally invasive procedures as needed are also part of the role.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Mobile experience a plus.

Responsibilities

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.