How to Get Your Radiologic Technologist License in Indiana (2026)

How to Become a Licensed Radiologic Technologist in Indiana

Indiana requires radiologic technologists to hold an active state license issued by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) under the Radiologic Technology program. You must hold both ARRT certification and a valid Indiana state license before performing diagnostic imaging procedures in the state. The license is separate from, and in addition to, your ARRT credential.

Indiana's healthcare market is anchored by Indianapolis, which hosts several major academic medical centers and large integrated health systems. The state also has a significant rural and mid-size city hospital footprint that creates steady demand for radiologic technologists across all experience levels.

Step 1: Complete a JRCERT-Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Indiana requires graduation from a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program. Entry-level candidates typically complete a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology. A Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT) is also available and valued at IU Health and other academic employers.

Indiana JRCERT-accredited programs include Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Ivy Tech Community College (multiple campuses), University of Saint Francis, and Ball State University. Your program must include a documented clinical competency log covering required radiographic procedure categories.

Step 2: Earn Your ARRT Certification

Indiana law requires ARRT certification as a prerequisite for state licensure. The primary entry-level credential is R.T.(R), Registered Technologist in Radiography. After completing a JRCERT-accredited program, you apply to sit for the ARRT examination (approximately $225 fee) at a Prometric testing center. The exam covers radiation protection, equipment operation, image production, procedures, and patient care.

After earning R.T.(R), Indiana technologists commonly pursue specialty certifications including R.T.(CT) for computed tomography, R.T.(MR) for magnetic resonance imaging, R.T.(M) for mammography, and R.T.(NM) for nuclear medicine. Each specialty requires additional clinical experience and a dedicated ARRT exam. All ARRT credentials require 24 CE credits every two years.

Step 3: Apply for Your Indiana State License

After receiving your ARRT certification, submit your Indiana state license application to the ISDH Radiologic Technology program. The application package includes proof of ARRT certification, educational program documentation, and the state licensing fee (approximately $40-$60 as of 2026). Processing time for new licenses is typically four to six weeks.

Indiana licenses are renewed biennially. Renewal requires demonstration of current ARRT certification status and payment of the renewal fee. If your ARRT credential lapses, your Indiana state license cannot be renewed. It is your responsibility to track both renewal cycles independently, ISDH does not automatically receive ARRT renewal updates.

Continuing Education Requirements

ARRT requires 24 continuing education credits every two years for all R.T. credential holders. Indiana's state renewal is tied to maintaining current ARRT certification, so the 24 CE/2yr ARRT requirement is the governing standard. Employers, particularly IU Health and Ascension St. Vincent, commonly add annual facility competency requirements on top of ARRT CE requirements.

Radiologic Technologist Specializations in Indiana

Indiana's imaging market includes the full range of modalities. CT is the highest-volume specialty and strongest driver of salary premiums. MRI is in-demand and under-staffed at many mid-size Indiana hospitals. Mammography positions are steady given Indiana's strong breast health screening infrastructure.

Interventional radiology positions at IU Health Methodist Hospital and Eskenazi Health command premium compensation. Nuclear medicine positions are concentrated at Indianapolis academic centers. Outpatient imaging at suburban Indianapolis clinics and urgent-care chains provides a significant share of Indiana RT employment outside hospital settings.

Indiana Salary Ranges

General radiologic technologists in Indiana earn $54,000-$74,000 annually. Indianapolis metro positions typically pay $57,000-$78,000. CT and MRI specialists command $65,000-$88,000. Mammography techs earn $57,000-$75,000.

Travel radiologic technologist assignments in Indiana pay $44-$60 per hour all-in. Indianapolis travel assignments are competitive. Rural Indiana assignments, particularly in the northern and southeastern corners of the state, offer higher pay with less competition and are consistently posted by travel agencies year-round.

Top Employers

IU Health is Indiana's largest health system, with hospitals in Indianapolis (Methodist, University Hospital, Riley), and across the state. Ascension St. Vincent (Indianapolis and statewide) is a major Catholic health system employer. Eskenazi Health (formerly Wishard) is a major safety-net hospital employer in Indianapolis. Community Health Network is one of Indiana's largest not-for-profit health systems.

Franciscan Health employs significant RT staff across its Indiana hospitals. Parkview Health (Fort Wayne) and Deaconess Health System (Evansville) anchor the northeast and southwest corners of the state respectively. The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis is a major federal employer. Outpatient imaging at Radnet, Radiology of Indiana, and suburban urgent-care groups rounds out Indiana's imaging employer landscape.