DIC CT Tech - Contrast IV

Northwell Health
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Job Details

  • Location: Syosset, NY, 11791
  • Date Posted: 2025-07-30
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Category: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
  • Req Number: 149410
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Description

Shift Details: per diem, weekends and evenings. (Sunday availability highly preferred)

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  • 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

     

* Must be available to work additional assignments on any shifts (in addition to the part-time regular schedule) as needed including weekends, holidays, etc.

  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. 
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  2. Performs related duties, as required.

 

*ADA Essential Functions

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).