CT Technologist
Wellstar · Kennestone Hospital
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Summary
- 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.
Schedule & Incentives
- This role is Sign on Bonus Eligible!
- This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
- A full‑time position with a Saturday, Sunday, Monday 6:30am - 7:00pm Schedule
- Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
- Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Patient Care
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
- Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.
- Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
- Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
- Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents pre-procedure 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.
- Prepares trays and catheters for procedures, participates in biopsies if applicable.
- Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable.
- Prepares and may administer contrast.
- Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based.
- Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam.
- Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer.
- Knows cross sectional anatomy, includes all appropriate anatomy.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Utilizes Dose Reduction Techniques.
Equipment
- Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
- Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
- Ability to operate patient monitoring system.
Education and Communications
- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
- Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
- Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
- Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
- Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
- Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols.
- Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed.
- Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable.
- Maintains CT suite in a safe environment, i.e. locked down at all times.
Required Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology Required
Certifications
- ARRT‑R (Radiography)
- ARRT‑CT – ARRT Computed Tomography
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association
Core 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.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and start a future that gives you more.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.