Registered Radiology Technologist (Weekend)
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: March 5, 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 Night (United States of
America) Job Summary * Must 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 the 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 * 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 if applicable. *
Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and
right and left marker are utilized appropriately. * Reviews
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 if applicable. * Assists other technologists in all
modalities when needed if applicable. * Observes patient condition
and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is
necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result
of misjudgment. * Verifies two unique patient identifiers and
correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
* Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. *
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. * Uses critical thinking skills. * Asks clarifying
questions. * Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. *
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification
and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable. * Demonstrates
and understands pre-and-post procedural care. * Preps the patient
for the procedure. * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
if applicable. * Maintains competency with venipuncture, where
applicable. 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 schedule. * Ability to
operate all aspects of the system. * Ability to operate all
radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring
that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Education and Communication * Patiently and clearly explains
purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of
procedure, 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 high quality images including
appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection,
penetration and positioning. * Ensures that equipment is fully
operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration
and operating deficiencies. * Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs
as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image
oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate. * Studies that
have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed
and scanned into PACS, if applicable. * Checks for prior exams and
assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled
prior to sending to PACS. Operations * Restocks linens and
supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services 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. * Maintains Joint
Commission and any other regulatory agency standards. * Ability to
transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system. * 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
* Accredited Program Radiologic Technology Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s) * All certifications are required
upon hire unless otherwise stated. * ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography *
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life
Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Required Minimum
Experience * Entry level position. Required Join us and discover
the support to do more meaningful work-and 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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