CT Technologist

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.•Smyrna, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 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.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology — Required
ARRT Radiography
ARRT Computed Tomography
Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS‑Instructor
Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology — Required
Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communication with physicians, patients, visitors and departmental staff.
Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation.
Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating as a team member.
Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer‑service skills.
Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
Must prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented and able to multitask throughout the work shift.
Must interact professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
Must be compliant with all hospital policies and established protocols and professional standards.
Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer‑recommended Quality Control tests.

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year experience in CT — Preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Follows established procedures for administering contrast medias to ensure patient safety.
Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and life support equipment.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
Verifies correct identity using two unique patient identifiers per hospital policy.
Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
Demonstrates competence in determining and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities are completed within designated time frames.
Follows physicians’ instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
Demonstrates proficiency using power injector.
Uses critical thinking skills.
Dialogs with patient/family.
Asks clarifying questions.
Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
Understands, demonstrates and documents pre‑procedural 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.
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved prior to procedure.
Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures to patients.
Required documentation is concise, legible and precise.
Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.
Consistently produces acceptable images based on radiologist feedback and quality audits.
Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
Completes all studies in RIS prior to PACS completion.
Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.
Restocks linens and supplies; maintains department in clean and orderly condition.
Transports and positions patients; assists them on and off the procedure table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
Performs clerical and support duties when required to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Keeps supervisor informed regarding responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential issues.
Maintains productivity equal to other coworkers.
Ability to operate all workstations associated with the CT department.
Ability to push/retrieve images from the CT console to PACS.
Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
Takes call when necessary.
Any other duties as assigned.