CT Technologist Reg Nights Rotating Weekends
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Hiram
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States
of America) Job Summary: Significant Sign-On Bonus offered for
qualified, experienced candidate Thurs, Fri, and every other
weekend 2:30p-3a.Must also be flexible with work hours to meet
department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by
performing all exams provided by the department according to
department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly
and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for
performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring
independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization
of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able
to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to
provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Care *
Verifies proper clinician order for procedure. * Obtains complete
clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for
contraindicating conditions. * Follows established procedures for
the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition
deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or
poor technique. * Ensures that all studies have proper patient
identification and right and left marker are utilized
appropriately. * Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically
acceptable results and releases patients. * Responds to emergency
situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and
maintenance of life support equipment. * Assists other
technologists in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient
condition and properly evaluates situations when physician
intervention is necessary so that no patient condition
deteriorates. * Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique
identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and
procedure. * Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure. *
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of
appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on
the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities so
that required activities are accomplished within designated time
frames. * Follows physicians instructions when assisting with
procedures and exams. * Demonstrates proficiency with loading and
operating power injection. * Uses critical thinking skills. *
Dialogs with patient/family * Asks clarifying questions. * Seeks
clarification on ambiguous orders. * Understands, demonstrates and
documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when
appropriate. * Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural
care. * Preps the patient for the procedure. * Demonstrates and
understands sterile technique * Maintains competency with
venipuncture. Equipment * Demonstrates the ability to adjust
technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of
ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained. * Reports
problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or
service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely
manner. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance
with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Education and Communication * Patiently and clearly explains
purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of
procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation
using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank
you of all patients and family members. * Ensures that patient's
questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily
addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished,
prior to the initiation of the procedure. * Participates in the
orientation and training of departmental employees. * Provides
patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of
procedures. * Required documentation is concise, legible and
includes precise terminology. * Reads email each day scheduled to
work and follows through with assignment. * Completes mandatory
departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality
Control * Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by
radiologist feedback and quality audits * Ensures that equipment is
fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper
calibration and operating deficiencies. * Sends all studies to PACS
immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed. * Studies that
have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and
scanned into PACS, if applicable. * Completes all studies in RIS
before completing in PACS. * Prints completed log sheet from
teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
Operations * Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the
department in clean and orderly condition. * Transports patients,
positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. *
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is
rendered. * Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization
devices and equipment. * Willingly lends knowledge and assistance
to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is
available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for
departmental advantage. * Performs routine duties of clerical and
support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to
ensure continuity and quality of services. * Keeps supervisor
informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring
prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other
co-workers. * Ability to operate all work stations associated with
the CT department. * Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT
console to PACS. * Maintain Joint Commission standards and any
other regulatory agency standards. * Takes call when necessary *
Any other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of
work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Graduate of
AMA approved School of Radiology Technology. Required Required
Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are
required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ARRT Radiography ARRT
Computed Tomography Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum
Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required and
Less than 1 year experience in CT Preferred Required Minimum
Skills: Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this
position requires frequent verbal and written communications with:
physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing
staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical
information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain
goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess
the ability to function independently and under pressure while
still actively participating in a team environment. Position
requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills
at all times. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful
and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to
prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the
capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must
have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact
professionally with a variety of customers, including but not
limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and
physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to
function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team
member with various work teams associated with the position. Must
be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as
well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the
position, department and applicable professional standards.
Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure
factors and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of
anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a
procedure. Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer
recommended Quality Control tests. Join us and discover the support
to do more meaningful workâand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect
with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a
future that gives you more.
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