Radiology Technologist (OR)

Wellstar Health System • Marietta, GA

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About The Position

Radiology Technologists at Wellstar are clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care team. The role operates radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic images while maintaining patient safety, comfort, privacy, and image quality. The schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The position is sign-on-bonus eligible, may offer relocation assistance to eligible candidates, and provides access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program 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

• Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging and radiographic equipment safely and competently, adjusting technique to maintain 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 and screen for contraindications; verify orders and two unique patient identifiers before exams.
• 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 exams 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 ensure studies are finalized 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance package for eligible candidates.
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED