Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Radiologic technologists in Indianapolis earn a median of about $38 an hour for a career that starts with a two-year degree, and the hiring runs through the hospital campuses on West 10th Street, Senate Boulevard and North Ritter Avenue. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and how to get licensed.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Indianapolis, IN
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Radiologic Technologist Work in Indianapolis
Most radiography jobs in Indianapolis sit inside the big hospital systems. Downtown, IU Health's Methodist Hospital near 16th Street and Senate Boulevard and University Hospital on the IU Indianapolis campus staff imaging on day and night shifts, and IU Health's new downtown hospital rising along 16th Street, due to open in late 2027, will replace both. A few blocks west, Eskenazi Health and the Roudebush VA staff x-ray and mammography from their campuses near West 10th Street on the Near Westside.
Outside downtown, Community Health Network's hospitals on North Ritter Avenue on the east side, Clearvista Drive near Castleton and East County Line Road on the south side add imaging jobs across the 465 loop. Recent IU Health and Eskenazi postings include night, PRN, CT and mammography roles, so extra credentials and flexible hours widen your options.
Top Indianapolis Employers Hiring Radiologic Technologists
These Indianapolis employers hire radiologic technologists, according to their own careers sites:
- Eskenazi Health - Marion County's public hospital hires radiologic technologists for weekday and PRN shifts, plus mammography technologists, at its downtown campus.
- IU Health - the state's largest health system hires diagnostic radiology and CT technologists for University Hospital and Methodist Hospital.
- Community Health Network - the system lists imaging among its allied health job families, with hospitals including Community East, North and South.
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center - the VA hospital on West 10th Street hired diagnostic radiologic technologists in 2026 at GS-5 to GS-8, $53,764 to $93,321 a year.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Indianapolis
- Entry level: about $27 to $31 an hour for newly registered technologists.
- Experienced: roughly $31 to $41 an hour with a few years in hospital imaging.
- Senior / top of range: $41 to $49 or more an hour, often with CT, MRI or mammography credentials.
These are estimates drawn from May 2025 federal wage data for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro, where the median for radiologic technologists is about $38.03 an hour, or $79,100 a year. Advanced modality credentials, night and weekend shifts and sign-on bonuses move pay up, while federal jobs at the VA follow the published GS pay scale.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Indianapolis
Indiana requires a state license to work as a radiologic technologist, issued by the Indiana Department of Health. To get it you must be certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with the RT(R) credential, then apply online or by mail with a $60 fee. Students also need an Indiana student permit to complete clinical training. In Indianapolis, the IU School of Medicine offers a 22-month Associate of Science in Radiography at IU Indianapolis, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, with both weekday and evening-and-weekend clinical tracks.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists take the x-ray images doctors use to diagnose injuries and disease. You position patients, set exposure factors, shield patients and staff from radiation, and check every image for quality before it goes to the radiologist. Work ranges from routine chest and bone films to portable exams at the bedside, trauma imaging in the emergency department and fluoroscopy, and technologists with extra training run CT scanners or mammography units.
Skills Employers Look For
- ARRT RT(R) registration and an Indiana radiologic technologist license
- Accurate patient positioning across all age groups
- Radiation safety and protection practice
- Comfort with portable and trauma imaging
- Clear, calm communication with patients
- Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays
Career Path and Advancement
Many Indianapolis technologists start in general diagnostic radiography, often on night or PRN shifts, then cross-train into CT, mammography, MRI or interventional radiology, where pay climbs. From there the ladder leads to lead technologist, imaging supervisor and department manager at the city's hospital systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a radiologic technologist in Indiana?
Yes. The Indiana Department of Health licenses radiologic technologists, and you must hold ARRT certification and registration with the RT(R) credential to qualify. The application fee is $60.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Indianapolis?
Most Indianapolis technologists earn roughly $27 to $41 an hour, with the metro median near $38 in federal wage data. Those with CT, MRI or mammography credentials can reach $41 to $49 an hour or more.
How long does it take to become a rad tech in Indianapolis?
The IU School of Medicine Radiography program at IU Indianapolis takes 22 months and leads to an Associate of Science degree. After graduating you sit for the ARRT exam, then apply for your Indiana license.
Can I work in Indianapolis with a license from another state?
You need an Indiana license to work here. Indiana bases its license on ARRT registration with the RT(R) credential, so you apply to the Indiana Department of Health with proof of that registration and the $60 fee.
Do Indianapolis hospitals hire new rad tech graduates?
Yes. Hospitals such as Eskenazi Health post PRN and full-time technologist roles, and the Roudebush VA has offered a temporary graduate appointment at the entry grade for applicants who are eligible for ARRT certification but not yet registered.
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