Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
Job Role Summary
The Radiologic Technologist I Cat Scan Specialist performs standard CT procedures on designated sections of the body as required by physician orders. This position reports to the Radiology Supervisor.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values
Performs standard CT procedures on designated sections of the body as required by physician orders
Selects proper exposure factors/protocols for each CT procedure/selects proper settings
Positions and instructs patients; utilizes protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required
Assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients undergoing CT procedures
Transfers images from file to file/archiving system
Primary imaging performed electronically on PACs
Performs routinely required paperwork, scheduling, assists Radiologists/managers as needed
Restores images from PAC system
Responsible for the operations of the CT injector and properly sets equipment
Starts an IV and administers IV /oral contrast media with assistance
Alters activities to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies
Must remain in compliance with all accreditations including but not limited to: American College of Radiology, Indiana State Department of Health and The Joint Commission education, license and certification requirements.
Job Requirements
Demonstrates skills and knowledge acquired through graduation from a Radiologic Technology Program.Bachelor of Science degree with a CT major; preferred
Must be ARRT registered within 6 months of hire which includes compliance with Professional CEU requirements
Licensed with the State of Indiana as a Radiologic Technologist
Maintains and shows proof of current CPR Certification
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.
