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Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Night Registered CT Technologist.

• The days and hours for the position are Monday - Wednesday 7p - 7:30a.

• This position will receive evening and night shift differential and CT specialty differential.

• 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 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.

• Able to independently perform job functions.

• Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.

Sign On Bonus

• Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

• Adjusts technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.

• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.

• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

• Follows established procedures for safe administration of contrast medias.

• Ensures proper patient identification and correct use of right/left markers.

• Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

• Responds to emergency situations and maintains life support equipment and crash cart.

• Assists technologists in all modalities as needed.

• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.

• Verifies patient identity using two unique identifiers per policy.

• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout procedures.

• Demonstrates competence in selecting procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.

• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to meet required time frames.

• Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.

• Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.

• Uses critical thinking skills.

• Conducts dialogue with patients and families.

• Asks clarifying questions and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

• Understands and documents preprocedural verification and Time‑Out when appropriate.

• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.

• Preps the patient for procedures.

• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

• Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Education and Communication

• Explains purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.

• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when necessary.

• Participates in orientation and training of staff.

• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.

• Documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.

• Reads email each scheduled workday and completes all assigned tasks.

• Completes all mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images per radiologist feedback and quality audits.

• Ensures equipment is fully operational by checking calibration and operating deficiencies before each use.

• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.

• Prints and scans teleradiography studies after hours when applicable.

• Completes all studies in RIS prior to completing them in PACS.

• Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains a clean, orderly department.

• Transports and positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.

• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.

• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.

• Lends knowledge and assistance willingly and proactively.

• Performs clerical and support duties to maintain continuity of services.

• Keeps supervisor informed and reports potential issues promptly.

• Maintains productivity equal to other coworkers.

• Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.

• Pushes/retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.

• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.

• Takes call when necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of AMA‑approved School of Radiology Technology — Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology — Required

• Less than 1 year experience in CT — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors and staff.

• 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 participating as a team member.

• Provides excellent customer service at all times.

• Able to perform effectively in a stressful, fast‑paced environment.

• Must prioritize appropriately.

• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the shift.

• Must communicate professionally with various customer groups including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.

• Must function independently while remaining a productive team member.

• Must comply with all hospital policies, protocols and professional standards.

• Competent in all aspects of CT including patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.

• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect image quality.

• Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer‑recommended quality control tests.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography — Required

• ARRT Computed Tomography — Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association — Required

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