CT Technologist - Contrast IV

Northwell • Bay Shore, NY

2d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CT experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Performs related duties, as required. ADA Essential Functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees