CT Technologist - Contrast IV

Job Description

Operates Computed Tomography (CT) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and captures appropriate imaging and information for Physician review and diagnosis.

Job Responsibility

• 1.Prepares patient for examination.
• Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve any potential anxiety.
• Performs thorough screening of patients prior to procedure.
• Ensures required consent forms have been obtained.
• Positions patient on exam table within gantry.
• Utilizes special devices (i.e. bromide shield) to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation of radiosensitive areas (i.e. breast, thyroid, etc.).
• 2.Sets up equipment to administer proper procedure in a timely fashion.
• Calculates number of scans to be obtained, ensuring required images are obtained according to Radiologist order.
• Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view.
• Ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment.
• In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters within established imaging protocols, if needed.
• 3.Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents according to Radiologist order.
• Explains the administration of IV contrast to patient.
• Confirms there are no contraindications to administration of IV contrast agent.
• Completes IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by patient, family member or health care proxy.
• Calculates contrast dose based on patient’s weight.
• Performs venipuncture of appropriate gauge necessary for examination.
• Utilizes appropriate flush technique for existing IV line, if needed, and utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.
• Recognizes and assists in treatment of contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations.
• 4.Performs CT procedures (abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.).
• 5.Transmits cases to Radiologist through teleradiology system.
• 6.Performs related duties as required.
• All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma, required.
• Current license to practice as a Radiology Technologist in New York State, required.
• Certification in IV Contrast Administration, required within six (6) months of entry date into position.
• Current ARRT Radiology registration, required.
• ARRT registration in Computed Tomography (CT), required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into position.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

*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).