CT Technologist - Contrast IV

Job Description

Operates Computed Tomography (CT) equipment. Prepares patients for exam, obtains required images for Physician to make a diagnosis. Assists in expediting patient flow and presents images for physician's diagnosis.

Job Responsibility

• 1. Prepares patient for examination.
• Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.
• Ensures consent form for intravenous (IV) contrast materials is obtained. 2. Performs CT procedures including, but not limited to, abdominal, thoracic, neurological, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.
• Prepares patient for exam by placing patient on exam table and positioning within gantry.
• Enters patient data and other pertinent information into system.
• Calculates number of scans to be obtained based on patient size and operates CT equipment, ensuring required images are obtained, as ordered by Radiologist.
• Communicates with Radiologist to review and determine if additional scans are required.
• Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist using Tele-Radiology system.
• Operates equipment for transfer of computed images to film, archival of disc memory to optical disk, and/or picture archiving and communication system (PACS). 3. Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents per Radiologist order.
• Verifies there are no contraindications to administration of IV contrast agent.
• Calculates contrast dose based on patient’s weight.
• Performs venipuncture of appropriate gauge necessary for examination.
• Explains, in layman’s terms, administration of IV contrast and completes IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by patient, family member or health care proxy.
• Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line.
• Utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.
• Recognizes and assists in the treatment contrast agent reactions and/or IV extravasations. 4. Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions

• Job Qualification
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• New York State Certification in IV Contrast Administration required within six (6) months of entry date into position.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registered Technologist (R.T.(R)(ARRT)), required.
• ARRT registration in Computed Tomography (R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)), required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into position.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, required.
• Previous experience as a Radiologic Technologist, required. Previous CT experience, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).