CT Technician scope of practice regarding IV Contrast Administration

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Mon, 11/27/2023 - 18:50
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Caitlin Wells
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CT Technician scope of practice regarding IV Contrast Administration

We recently had a question come up concerning the scope of practice of CT technicians when administering IV contrast. When a patient goes to CT with a continuous infusion is it within the scope of practice of the CT tech to determine what medications can be stopped in order to administer the IV contrast and when a second IV needs to be placed? Can the CT tech stop and restart the IV infusion? Should a RN be present making this determination and starting and stopping the pump? If anyone has some guidance or policies around this that they would be willing to share it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

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