CT Technologist
Indiana University Health · Muncie, IN · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
This is a full-time opportunity located at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
Schedule
- Four 10-hour shifts per week: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Participation in the call rotation, approximately every 8 weeks
- Expected to work two holidays per year
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
- Recognizes and responds to adverse contrast events
- Possesses knowledge of scan protocols and selects 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
- Maneuvers equipment and improvises positions when patient condition does not permit routine positioning
Requirements
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Active status through one of the following:
- American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R)
- ARRT: Nuclear Medicine, RT(NM)
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB): Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
- Advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through ARRT or NMTCB within 12 months of hire
- 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