DIC CT Tech - Contrast IV

Job Description

Job Responsibility

1.    Prepares patients for examination.
•    Explains procedures and sets up equipment to administer the proper procedure in a timely fashion.
•    Ensures that a consent form for IV contrast materials has been obtained.
•    Screens for pregnancy.  
2.    Performs CT procedures to include: abdominal, thoracic, neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning, radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.
•    Prepares patient for exam by placing and positioning patient on exam table within the gantry.
•    Enters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisition completed by Radiologist to include anatomical area of interest.
•    Adjusts and ensures proper slice thickness and couch increment.  In collaboration with Radiologist, extends parameters, if needed, within established imaging protocols.
•    Calculates number of scans to obtain based on patient size. Operates CT ensuring required images are obtained as ordered by Radiologist.
•    Selects proper exposure factors based on anatomical site, pediatric vs adult patient and follows established CTDI parameters.
•    Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view. 
•    Transmits cases to on-call Radiologist through use of Tele-Radiology system.
3.    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 the administration of IV contrast, and completes the IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided by the patient, family member or health care proxy.
•    Utilizes appropriate flush technique for an existing IV line, if needed. Utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast.
•    Recognizes and assists in the treatment of contrast agent reactions and IV extravasations.
4.    Performs related duties, as required.
 

Job Qualification

•    Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.  
•    New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist with certification in IV contrast administration, required.
•    American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration in Computed Tomography R.T. (CT) (ARRT), required within eighteen (18) of entry date into position.
•    Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS), required.
•    Previous CT experience, preferred.
•    Knowledge of CT equipment and protocols, required.
•    This role includes DEXA and XRAY responsibilities

                                                                      Shift Details: Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and Saturday 7am-3:30pm
 

*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).