CT Technologist

Job Summary

• Wellstar Vinings in Smyrna, Georgia is seeking a FT Outpatient Registered CT Technologist.
• This position will work 4 10 hour shifts, 9am-7:30pm. Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient 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 patient for procedures.

Sign On Bonus

• Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for administering contrast medias to ensure safety and prevent complications.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.
• 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 when physician intervention is required.
• Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers.
• Ensures patient privacy, comfort and dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames.
• Follows physician instructions when assisting with exams and procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
• 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 when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands both pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for procedures.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Equipment

• Demonstrates ability to adjust technique to ensure lowest possible radiation dose 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.

Education and Communication

• Clearly explains purpose and nature of the exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are fully addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures to patients.
• Documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by 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 reports into PACS when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
• Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist when applicable.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions them and assists them on and off procedure tables.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices as needed.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties as required to ensure continuity and service quality.
• Keeps supervisor informed on responsibilities and promptly reports concerns or problems.
• Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers.
• Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
• Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standard compliance.
• 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 License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT‑R Radiography
• ARRT‑CT Computed Tomography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association — Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology — Required
• Less than 1 year experience in CT — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills due to frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information related to job duties.
• Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while still participating in a team environment.
• Must consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
• Must prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively.
• Must communicate professionally with all customer groups including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must be able to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies and established 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 study quality.
• Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer‑recommended quality control tests.