CT Technologist - Contrast IV
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Tarrytown
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description /n /n Operates Computed
Tomography (CT) equipment, prepares patients for examination, and
captures appropriate imaging and information for Physician review
and diagnosis. /n Job Responsibility /n /n 1.Prepares patient for
examination. /n Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve any
potential anxiety. /n Performs thorough screening of patients prior
to procedure. /n Ensures required consent forms have been obtained.
/n Positions patient on exam table within gantry. Utilizes special
devices (i.e. bromide shield) to reduce exposure to ionizing
radiation of radiosensitive areas (i.e. breast, thyroid, etc.). /n
2.Sets up equipment to administer proper procedure in a timely
fashion. /n Calculates number of scans to be obtained, ensuring
required images are obtained according to Radiologist order. /n
Adjusts CT equipment to capture appropriate field of view. Ensures
proper slice thickness and couch increment. In collaboration with
Radiologist, extends parameters within established imaging
protocols, if needed. /n 3.Administers intravenous (IV) and oral
contrast agents according to Radiologist order. /n Explains the
administration of IV contrast to patient. /n Confirms there are no
contraindications to administration of IV contrast agent. /n
Completes IV Contrast Information Sheet with information provided
by patient, family member or health care proxy. /n Calculates
contrast dose based on patient’s weight. /n Performs venipuncture
of appropriate gauge necessary for examination. /n Utilizes
appropriate flush technique for existing IV line, if needed, and
utilizes power injector to administer IV contrast. /n Recognizes
and assists in treatment of contrast agent reactions and IV
extravasations. /n 4.Performs CT procedures (abdominal, thoracic,
neurological exams, extremities, sub-periosteal implant planning,
radiation therapy treatment planning, biopsies, etc.). /n
5.Transmits cases to Radiologist through teleradiology system. /n
6.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted
here are considered essential functions of the job under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but
considered related are not essential functions. /n Job
Qualification /n /n Vocational or Technical school Diploma,
required. /n Current license to practice as a Radiology
Technologist in New York State, required. /n Certification in IV
Contrast Administration, required within six (6) months of entry
date into position. /n Current ARRT Radiology registration,
required. /n ARRT registration in Computed Tomography (CT),
required within eighteen (18) months of entry date into position.
/n Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, required. /n 1-3 years
of technical experience, required. /n *Additional Salary Detail /n
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).
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