CT Technologist - Contrast IV

Northwell Health; Halesite (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a part-time CT Technologist to operate CT equipment, prepare patients, and obtain imaging for Radiologist review.

The role requires licensing, ARRT CT/ Radiology registrations, and BLS certification, with responsibilities spanning contrast administration, multi-site CT exams, and teleradiology case transmission.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical school credential.
• Current NY State Radiology license.
• IV contrast administration certification within 6 months.
• ARRT Radiology registration required.
• ARRT CT registration required within 18 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for examination, explain procedures, ensure consent forms are obtained.
• Set up CT equipment, obtain required images per Radiologist order, adjust parameters.
• Administer IV/oral contrast per Radiologist instruction and monitor for reactions.
• Perform CT procedures across multiple body regions and planning tasks.
• Transmit cases to Radiologist via teleradiology system.
• Carry out related duties as essential functions.

Skills

Clinical radiology

Patient positioning

Contrast administration

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Technical diploma

NY radiology license

ARRT radiology registration

ARRT CT registration

BLS/CPR

Job description

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.

Hospital experience, preferred.

Part time role; weekend - overnights 12am-8am; weekdays 4pm-12am

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).