DIC CT Tech - Contrast IV
Lake Success, New York
Employer: Northwell Health
Industry: Clinical Care
Salary: $65.55 - $65.55 per hour
Job type: Part-Time
Shift Details: varied shifts, 8am-7:30pm
Job Responsibility
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
* Must be available to work additional assignments on any shifts (in addition to the part-time regular schedule) as needed including weekends, holidays, etc.
*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).
The salary range for this position is $65.55-$65.55/hour
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
Job Responsibility
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
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.
* Must be available to work additional assignments on any shifts (in addition to the part-time regular schedule) as needed including weekends, holidays, etc.
*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).
The salary range for this position is $65.55-$65.55/hour
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
Created: 2024-09-29
Reference: 21086333
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Lake Success
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