CT Technologist

Wellstar Health System•Douglasville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist applies their expertise to deliver safe, high‑quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at Wellstar Douglasville Medical Center. Technologists at Wellstar are respected clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care team. If you’re looking for a place where you’re supported and where your well‑being, career growth, and voice truly matter, you’ll find it here.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology
ARRT‑R (Radiography)
ARRT‑CT – ARRT Computed Tomography
BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures according to department guidelines, use your technical knowledge to capture quality diagnostic images.
Work independently operating imaging/radiographic equipment safely and adjusting techniques to maintain diagnostic quality at the lowest reasonable dose (ALARA).
Clean, disinfect, and maintain rooms/equipment per infection control schedules; identify and report equipment issues promptly.
Obtain clinical history and screen for contraindications; verify orders and two unique patient identifiers before any exam.
Explain procedures, prep, and post‑care clearly using AIDET; address questions and reduce patient anxiety.
Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety; provide age‑appropriate care throughout the visit.
Perform exams and administer contrast per protocol, using venipuncture and sterile technique when applicable.
Position patients correctly and apply markers, shielding, and immobilization as indicated.
Review images for diagnostic acceptability; repeat/correct as needed and release patients appropriately.
Complete accurate, timely documentation and ensure studies are correctly finalized in RIS/PACS (including transfers/retrieval, CDs, and prior exam retrieval as needed).
Monitor patient condition, respond to emergencies, and help maintain/restock crash cart and life‑support equipment as required.
Organize daily workflows to meet expected timeframes; collaborate with technologists/modalities to support department flow.
Support operations and compliance, keep areas orderly and stocked, transport patients safely, complete charging/clerical tasks, follow regulatory requirements, and escalate issues to the supervisor.