Radiologic Technologist (Weekend)

2810 Douglas Hospital, Inc.•Douglasville, GA

24d

About The Position

Radiologic Technologists at Wellstar are clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care team. The role operates imaging equipment to provide diagnostic-quality examinations while maintaining patient safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity. The schedule is part-time, working Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a requirement of only one weekend per month. The position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Wellstar also offers a benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services, and access to CareerCare for fully funded education and guided career progression.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
ARRT-R (Radiography) certification.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Radiologic Technologist experience is preferred but not required; the posting describes the role as entry level for less than one year of experience and indicates up to five years of experience as preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate imaging and radiographic equipment safely and competently, adjusting technique to achieve diagnostic quality at the lowest reasonable dose (ALARA).
Clean, disinfect, and maintain rooms and equipment according to infection-control schedules; identify and promptly report equipment issues.
Obtain clinical history, screen for contraindications, verify orders, and confirm two unique patient identifiers before examinations.
Explain procedures, preparation, and post-care using AIDET, answer questions, and help reduce patient anxiety.
Maintain patient comfort, privacy, and safety, providing age-appropriate care throughout the visit.
Perform examinations and administer contrast according to 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 or correct images as needed, and release patients appropriately.
Complete accurate, timely documentation and finalize studies correctly in RIS/PACS, including transfers, retrievals, CDs, and prior-exam retrieval as needed.
Monitor patient condition, respond to emergencies, and help maintain and restock crash carts and life-support equipment as required.
Organize daily workflow to meet expected timeframes and collaborate with technologists and modalities to support department flow.
Support operations and compliance, keep areas orderly and stocked, transport patients safely, complete charging and clerical tasks, follow regulatory requirements, and escalate issues to the supervisor.