CT Technologist (PRN)
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States
of America) Job Summary * Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia
is seeking a PRN Registered CT Technologist. * This position will
work PRN - as needed hours. * The Registered CT Technologist 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
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 use
of equipment for diagnosis or treatment of diseases. * Able to
independently perform job functions. * Sets up equipment to provide
imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Core
Responsibilities and Essential Functions Equipment * Demonstrates
the ability to adjust technique to ensure the patient receives the
lowest possible radiation dose 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 examination
data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. * Follows
procedures for administering contrast medias safely. * Ensures all
studies have correct patient identification and right/left markers.
* Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results
and releases patients. * Responds to emergency situations and helps
with restocking crash cart and maintaining life support equipment.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. *
Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring
physician intervention. * Verifies correct identity using two
unique patient identifiers. * Ensures patient privacy and comfort;
maintains dignity throughout exam/procedure. * Demonstrates
competence in selecting and applying procedures, equipment,
supplies and techniques based on patient age. * Organizes schedule,
time and priorities to accomplish required activities. * Follows
physician instructions when assisting with procedures. *
Demonstrates proficiency 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 pre- and post-procedural care. * Preps the patient for
procedure. * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique. *
Maintains competency with venipuncture. Education and Communication
* Clearly explains the purpose and nature of exam to minimize
patient anxiety using AIDET. * Ensures patient questions, concerns
or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when
unresolved. * Participates in orientation and training of
department employees. * Provides preparatory instruction and
explanation of procedures. * 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 based on
radiologist feedback and quality audits. * Ensures equipment is
fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and
operating deficiencies. * Sends all studies to PACS immediately
after completion; prints CDs as needed. * Prints and scans
teleradiography studies reported after hours when applicable. *
Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. * Prints
completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when
applicable. Operations * Restocks linens and supplies; maintains
the department in clean and orderly condition. * Transports and
positions patients, assisting them on and off procedure table. *
Performs patient charging activities on the day service is
rendered. * Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization
devices and equipment. * Willingly lends knowledge and assistance
to coworkers when requested or when time allows. * Performs routine
clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of
services. * Keeps supervisor informed and provides prompt
notification of issues or potential concerns. * Maintains
productivity rate equal to coworkers. * Ability to operate all
workstations associated with the CT department. * Ability to
push/retrieve images from the CT console to PACS. * Maintains Joint
Commission and other regulatory standards. * Takes call when
necessary. * Any other duties as assigned. 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 Radiography *
ARRT Computed Tomography * Basic Life Support (BLS) through
American Heart Association Required Minimum Experience * Minimum 1
year experience in Radiology - Required * Less than 1 year
experience in CT - Preferred Required Minimum Skills * Must exhibit
excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written
communication with physicians, patients, visitors and staff. *
Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information
regarding job responsibilities. * Must be able to explain or give
directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation. * Must function
independently and under pressure while participating actively as a
team member. * Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills
at all times. * Must perform effectively in a stressful, fast-paced
environment. * Must be able to prioritize appropriately. * Must be
detail oriented and capable of multitasking throughout the shift. *
Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers,
volunteers and physicians. * Must function independently yet
productively as a cooperative team member. * Must be compliant with
all hospital policies, established practices, protocols and
professional standards. * Competent in all aspects of CT, patient
positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. * Must
understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of
a procedure. * Competent to perform all ACR and
manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests. 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.
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