CT Technologist (PRN)

Wellstar Health System•Austell, GA

About The Position

Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered CT Technologist. This position will work as needed hours to meet patient care needs. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all exams per 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. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology — Required
ARRT Radiography — Required
ARRT Computed Tomography — Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association — Required
Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology — Required
Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively.
Must communicate professionally with a wide variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
Must comply with all hospital policies 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 procedure quality.
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 to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to supervisor or service provider.
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 the administration of contrast medias safely.
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 maintains crash cart and life‑support equipment.
Assists technologists in all modalities when needed.
Observes patient condition and evaluates the need for physician intervention.
Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per policy.
Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
Demonstrates competence in the appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities are accomplished on time.
Follows physicians’ instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
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 procedures.
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
Maintains competency with venipuncture.
Clearly explains the purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation.
Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
Participates in orientation and training of department employees.
Provides preparatory instruction and procedural explanations.
Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through on 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 before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs as needed.
Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
Prints the teleradiography log sheet and submits it to the Radiologist when applicable.
Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day of service.
Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when requested and when time allows.
Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and service quality.
Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports issues or potential problems.
Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory agency standards.
Takes call when necessary.
Performs any other duties as assigned.