CT Technologist
Bedford, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bedford

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bedford, Indiana

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Requirements: Thursday, Friday, Saturday schedule
• First Time Travelers: Accepted

Work Setting

• Outpatient
• Inpatient
• Emergency Room (ER)
• Teaching Hospital
• Community Hospital
• Adult ICU

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• ARRT R (Required)
• Advanced ARRT (Preferred)

Additional certifications that may be required depending on unit:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• State License Verification (must be current and verified online within 30 days before start)

Skillset Requirements

• PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Portable X-ray machines
• Use of contrast in imaging

CT Procedures

• Abdomen
• Pelvis
• Head/Neck
• Chest
• Spine
• Musculoskeletal
• Brain Perfusion
• Myelography
• CT Angiography (CTAs)
• Multiplanar Reconstruction

X-Ray Procedures

• Extremities (Upper & Lower)
• Abdomen/GI
• Spine/Pelvis
• Head
• Chest/Thorax
• Musculoskeletal

Unit Information

• Busy critical access hospital
• Services include Emergency Department (ED), ICU, Medical/Surgical, walk-in clinic, and outpatient scheduled testing
• 2 patient rooms

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated (default to higher if conflicting; none specified here)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first time travelers accepted)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7 years lived/worked history
  • SSN Trace
  • County Criminal
  • Statewide
  • National Sex Offender
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification
  • International search if lived/worked outside US in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma (official copies required)
• Education Verification (may be pending at start but must be obtained)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months (approved respirators specified)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations or history accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Unit Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing

Documentation and History

• Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years (must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Current Employment Application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Application must cover 7 years with all gaps accounted for

Additional Notes

• HIPAA Acknowledgement required
• Facility-specific compliance and orientation forms must be completed as a priority prior to start

This position offers a diverse clinical environment with a focus on advanced imaging procedures in a busy hospital setting. It is suitable for radiology/cardiology professionals who meet certification and competency requirements and are comfortable working a Thursday through Saturday schedule. First-time travel healthcare workers are welcome to apply.