Tether Supervision vs Contrast Connect
Why imaging centers are switching to the modern standard of virtual contrast supervision
The Tether Supervision Platform
The Tether Supervision Platform
The modern evolution of virtual direct supervision
Built for higher standards, faster response, and the realities of modern outpatient imaging.
Contrast-Connect
Contrast Connect was an early entrant in virtual contrast supervision and built scale following the pandemic. But supervision requirements, patient-safety expectations, and CMS/ACR standards have evolved.
Contrast-Connect
Contrast Connect was an early entrant in virtual contrast supervision and built scale following the pandemic. But supervision requirements, patient-safety expectations, and CMS/ACR standards have evolved.
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Tether Supervision
Tether Supervision represents the next generation: an always-on, fully integrated clinical oversight platform built for 2025 realities, higher safety expectations, and modern outpatient imaging workflows.
Tether Supervision
Tether Supervision represents the next generation: an always-on, fully integrated clinical oversight platform built for 2025 realities, higher safety expectations, and modern outpatient imaging workflows.
Key Differences: Tether Supervision vs. Contrast Connect
How Tether’s modern, always-on supervision model delivers faster response, higher safety, and more complete support for CT/MRI operators
Key Differences at a Glance
Contrast Connect
Physician Presence Model
Scheduled or “call-when-needed” availability
Continuous always-on monitoring with one-touch emergency escalation
On-Site Supervision Offered?
Offered via partnership with DocMoonlight, requiring multi-party coordination
Offered as the only all in one contrast solution, including integrated on-site supervision and support
Emergency Reaction Safety
Physician joins video call once alerted
Physician is already connected → instant response
Contrast Reaction Medical Kit
No contrast reaction kit provided
Contrast reaction medication kit included standard as part of the Mobile Contrast Unit (MCU)
Physician-Led Technologist Training
Training is offered, though details about instructor qualifications and standards are not provided.
Industry-leading onsite training delivered by physician experts in contrast safety.
Transparent Physician Ratios
No published or clearly defined physician-to-facility ratios.
Transparent, clearly communicated supervision ratios shared with every partner.
Supervisor Availability Levels
No details provided about the level or availability of supervising clinicians.
Multiple supervisor tiers available from residents, to fellows and attending radiologists all fully licensed
Supervising Clinician Types
Supervision provided exclusively by radiologists.
Flexible staffing options: radiologists, emergency physicians, and independently qualified nurses.
Key Differences at a Glance
Contrast Connect
Physician Presence Model
Scheduled or “call-when-needed” availability
On-Site Supervision Offered?
Offered via partnership with DocMoonlight, requiring multi-party coordination
Emergency Reaction Safety
Physician joins video call once alerted
Contrast Reaction Medical Kit
No contrast reaction kit provided
Physician-Led Technologist Training
Training is offered, though details about instructor qualifications and standards are not provided.
Transparent Physician Ratios
No published or clearly defined physician-to-facility ratios.
Supervisor Availability Levels
No details provided about the level or availability of supervising clinicians.
Supervising Clinician Types
Supervision provided exclusively by radiologists.
Key Differences at a Glance
Contrast Connect
Physician Presence Model
Scheduled or “call-when-needed” availability
Continuous always-on monitoring with one-touch emergency escalation
On-Site Supervision Offered?
Offered via partnership with DocMoonlight, requiring multi-party coordination
Offered as the only all in one contrast solution, including integrated on-site supervision and support
Emergency Reaction Safety
Physician joins video call once alerted
Physician is already connected → instant response
Contrast Reaction Medical Kit
No contrast reaction kit provided
Contrast reaction medication kit included standard as part of the Mobile Contrast Unit (MCU)
Physician-Led Technologist Training
Training is offered, though details about instructor qualifications and standards are not provided.
Industry-leading onsite training delivered by physician experts in contrast safety.
Transparent Physician Ratios
No published or clearly defined physician-to-facility ratios.
Transparent, clearly communicated supervision ratios shared with every partner.
Supervisor Availability Levels
No details provided about the level or availability of supervising clinicians.
Multiple supervisor tiers available from residents, to fellows and attending radiologists all fully licensed
Supervising Clinician Types
Supervision provided exclusively by radiologists.
Flexible staffing options: radiologists, emergency physicians, and independently qualified nurses.
Key Differences at a Glance
Physician Presence Model
Continuous always-on monitoring with one-touch emergency escalation
On-Site Supervision Offered?
Offered as the only all in one contrast solution, including integrated on-site supervision and support
Emergency Reaction Safety
Physician is already connected → instant response
Contrast Reaction Medical Kit
Contrast reaction medication kit included standard as part of the Mobile Contrast Unit (MCU)
Physician-Led Technologist Training
Industry-leading onsite training delivered by physician experts in contrast safety.
Transparent Physician Ratios
Transparent, clearly communicated supervision ratios shared with every partner.
Supervisor Availability Levels
Multiple supervisor tiers available from residents, to fellows and attending radiologists all fully licensed
Supervising Clinician Types
Flexible staffing options: radiologists, emergency physicians, and independently qualified nurses.
Key Differences at a Glance
Physician Presence Model
Continuous always-on monitoring with one-touch emergency escalation
On-Site Supervision Offered?
Offered as the only all in one contrast solution, including integrated on-site supervision and support
Emergency Reaction Safety
Physician is already connected → instant response
Contrast Reaction Medical Kit
Contrast reaction medication kit included standard as part of the Mobile Contrast Unit (MCU)
Physician-Led Technologist Training
Industry-leading onsite training delivered by physician experts in contrast safety.
Transparent Physician Ratios
Transparent, clearly communicated supervision ratios shared with every partner.
Supervisor Availability Levels
Multiple supervisor tiers available from residents, to fellows and attending radiologists all fully licensed
Supervising Clinician Types
Flexible staffing options: radiologists, emergency physicians, and independently qualified nurses.
The Bottom Line
Contrast Connect remains reliable for facilities comfortable with a call-when-needed approach.
Tether Supervision delivers a safer, faster, more complete model, which is why more centers are transitioning to always-on supervision.
Ready for the modern standard?
Tell us about your centers, and we’ll build a tailored supervision plan with transparent per-hour, per-center pricing.
Ready for the modern standard?
Tell us about your centers, and we’ll build a tailored supervision plan with transparent per-hour, per-center pricing.
Ready for the modern standard?
Tell us about your centers, and we’ll build a tailored supervision plan with transparent per-hour, per-center pricing.