CT Technologist - Contrast IV

Northwell • Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma, required.
• Current license to practice as a Radiology Technologist in New York State, required.
• Current ARRT Radiology registration, required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in IV Contrast Administration, required within six (6) months of entry date into position.
• ARRT registration in Computed Tomography (CT), required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination, including explaining procedures, screening patients, obtaining consent forms, positioning patients, and utilizing protective devices.
• Sets up equipment to administer proper procedures, calculating scans, adjusting CT equipment, and ensuring proper slice thickness and couch increment.
• Administers intravenous (IV) and oral contrast agents, explaining the process, confirming contraindications, completing necessary forms, calculating doses, performing venipuncture, utilizing power injectors, and recognizing/assisting with contrast reactions and IV extravasations.
• Performs various CT procedures including abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, and biopsies.
• Transmits cases to the Radiologist through a teleradiology system.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree