Paid research study · In person · Minneapolis

A hands-on study for CT technologists.

Usability House is recruiting CT technologists who personally operate a power injector for contrast-enhanced CT, for a paid, in-person session evaluating a contrast media power injector. The session is simulated — no patients, no contrast, and no scanning.

Run by Usability House, an independent human factors research facility in the Twin Cities, on behalf of a medical device manufacturer.

$540 honorarium 4 hours, in person Simulated use Late September 2026
About the study

A simulated-use evaluation of a CT power injector.

We are conducting this formative study with a medical device manufacturer to evaluate the usability of a contrast media power injector. In a single in-person session you complete guided device training, a short break, and then a hands-on assessment. The protocol runs against the injector in a simulated environment — no CT or MR equipment, no contrast, and no patients are involved.

Hands-on, simulated

Guided tasks with the injector in a simulated setup. Nothing is administered to anyone.

About four hours

Roughly an hour of training, a short decay period, then a two-hour assessment.

$540 honorarium

Paid after you complete the session, typically within a week.

Independent & confidential

Run by Usability House. Consent, NDA, and video-release forms are completed by e-signature before your session.

Who we're recruiting

CT technologists who run the injector.

Practicing CT technologists and radiographers who personally program and operate a power injector during contrast-enhanced CT, at least weekly, in a hospital or imaging center.

You operate the injector

You personally prepare and run power-injected contrast for CT exams — not just assist nearby.

Certified & experienced

ARRT or state CT certification (or equivalent training), and at least six months in a CT role.

Any platform

Centargo, Stellant, CT Motion, CT Express, GE, or another injector — we recruit across all of them.

Hospital or imaging center

Academic, community, or private imaging settings across the Twin Cities metro.

What's involved

Session details.

When
Late September
2026 — one of two study days, confirmed at scheduling
Time
~4 hours
Training + break + assessment
Location
Minneapolis
Usability House · 1619 Hennepin Ave
Honorarium
$540
Paid after the session
See if you qualify

A few quick questions.

This takes a couple of minutes. If it's a fit, a member of our team will follow up to confirm details and schedule your session.

Your role Step 1 of 5

Your role

A little about your position.

What is your current job title? *

Please choose one.

Do you hold CT technologist certification (ARRT or a state license), or equivalent training and experience? *

Please choose one.

How long have you worked as a CT technologist (current and similar roles combined)? *

Please choose one.

Your CT practice

How you work with contrast and the power injector.

Do you work in a hospital or imaging-center CT suite? *

Please choose one.

Do you directly prepare and/or administer contrast during CT examinations? *

Please choose one.

Do you personally operate a power injector for contrast-enhanced CT? *

Please choose one.

Which power injector do you primarily use? *

Please choose one.

How often do you perform contrast-enhanced CT using a power injector? *

Please choose one.

Experience & setting

This helps us build a balanced group.

How many years of CT imaging experience do you have? *

Please choose one.

Which best describes where you primarily work? *

Please choose one.

A few last checks

Standard for a study like this.

Do you, or does anyone in your immediate family, work for a medical device company in any capacity? *

Please choose one.

The session is recorded for research purposes only. Are you willing and able to have your session recorded? *

Please choose one.

A sentence or two is perfect — it helps us understand your day-to-day.

Please share a short answer.

Availability & contact details

We'll follow up to confirm eligibility and schedule your session.

The session is a single 4-hour in-person visit at Usability House (1619 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis) in late September. Are you generally available then? *

No need to pick an exact date now — if it's a fit, our team will follow up with scheduling.

Please choose one.

Please enter your name.

Please enter a valid email.

Please enter a phone number.

Please enter your city and state.

ARRT number or state license — we'll collect a copy at scheduling

Please confirm to continue.

Your responses are used only to assess your fit for this study and are kept confidential. Your contact information is never shared.

Application received.

A member of our team will follow up to confirm your eligibility and schedule your session.

FAQ

Common questions.

Is this a sales pitch?

No. This is a research session where you give hands-on feedback on a device. There is nothing to buy and no product is being sold to you.

Do I work with real patients or contrast?

No. The session is entirely simulated — no patients, no contrast media, and no CT scanning. You work with the injector in a simulated setup.

Who is running the study?

Usability House, an independent human factors research facility in the Twin Cities, conducts the study on behalf of a medical device manufacturer.

How and when do I get the $540?

The honorarium is paid after you complete the 4-hour session, typically within a week.

What will I need to provide?

Proof of your CT certification or license, and completed consent, NDA, and video-release forms (by e-signature) before your session. We'll walk you through it when scheduling.

See if you qualify