CT Technologist - Contrast IV

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York operates CT imaging to provide diagnostic data for physicians. The Radiology Technologist prepares patients, positions them for scanning, and administers IV/oral contrast per Radiologist orders while ensuring safety and protocol adherence.

Ideal candidates hold a NY State Radiology license, ARRT Radiology and CT registrations, BLS, and 1–3 years of experience, with a plan to obtain IV contrast certification within 6 months and CT registration within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a Vocational or Technical school is required.
• Current NY State Radiologic Technologist license is required.
• ARRT Radiology registration is required.
• ARRT CT registration is required within 18 months of entry date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• 1–3 years of technical radiology experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination and explains procedure to reduce anxiety.
• Sets up CT equipment and ensures required images per Radiologist order.
• Administers IV and oral contrast per Radiologist order and assesses contraindications.
• Performs CT procedures across abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams and more.
• Transmits cases to Radiologist via teleradiology system and maintains documentation.
• Performs related duties as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Skills

Patient communication

Education

Vocational/Technical school diploma

NY State Radiologic Technologist license

ARRT Radiology registration

ARRT CT registration

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

1–3 years radiology experience

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.

*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).