-- ContrastConnect updated its guidance for virtual contrast supervision technologist training in line with regulatory considerations for virtual supervision. The guidance discusses the importance of a partnership approach in technologist training to equip radiology technologists and department managers with current best practices for training programs that meet both clinical and regulatory expectations.
More information is available at https://www.contrast-connect.com/blog-post/why-technologist-training-is-the-cornerstone-of-virtual-contrast-supervision
According to the ACR's statement, originally published in February 2024 and updated in June 2025, on-site licensed practitioners working under virtual supervision should demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment.
In its guide, ContrastConnect explains that technologists must recognize when medical intervention is required for adverse reactions and administer prescription medications, including IV epinephrine under standing orders or algorithmic approaches. These competencies outline the level of preparedness imaging centers must maintain and invest in training that addresses ACR-guided recommendations.
ContrastConnect's training program supports these competencies through an approach that includes both virtual and onsite instruction. The company's radiologists supervise more than 55,000 contrast exams monthly and provide over 45,000 hours of supervision monthly, having certified more than 3,200 technologists. This dual-format approach combines the flexibility of digital resources with the rigor of in-person clinical instruction, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical response readiness.
The hands-on, physician-led component translates directly to real-world safety outcomes. ContrastConnect's physicians manage an average of five to ten contrast reactions daily with zero missed responses across more than 100 partner sites.
The platform incorporates lessons from this high-volume clinical experience while maintaining a compliance infrastructure that supports both safety and regulatory requirements. ContrastConnect's system is HIPAA- and HITECH-compliant, offering real-time audio and video supervision, comprehensive logging, and audit-ready documentation.
These features help departments prepare for accreditation surveys and CMS reviews. When combined with updated training guidance, this infrastructure helps departments be both clinically prepared and audit-ready.
The updated guidance is available now through ContrastConnect's website to support preparation for upcoming regulatory changes and immediate operational improvement. Radiology technologists and department managers can access the resource to review current training standards and see how the company's program aligns with ACR and CMS guidelines.
For more information, visit https://www.contrast-connect.com/
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