CT Technologist

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

CareerCare: fully funded education & 1

Job summary

The CT Technologist at Cobb Hospital within Wellstar Health System delivers safe, high‑quality imaging and supports patients throughout the exam. You will work as part of a collaborative care team to ensure excellent patient experiences and adherence to imaging protocols.

Requirements include an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT‑R and ARRT‑CT, BLS, and at least 1 year of radiology experience; sign‑on and relocation perks are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology.
• ARRT-R (Radiography) and ARRT-CT (CT) certifications.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures per department guidelines and capture quality images.
• Operate imaging equipment independently, maintaining ALARA dose.
• Disinfect and maintain rooms/equipment per infection control schedules.
• Obtain clinical history, verify orders, and identifiers prior to exams.
• Explain procedures using AIDET and reduce patient anxiety.
• Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety during visits.
• Perform exams with contrast using sterile technique when needed.
• Position patients and apply markers and shielding.
• Review images for diagnostic quality and finalize studies in RIS/PACS.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to emergencies; restock equipment.
• Organize daily workflow and support department operations.
• Maintain area cleanliness and comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

ALARA practices

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

RIS/PACS systems

CT scanners

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

Day (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• This role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $20,000.
• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates.
• A full‑time position with a 36‑hour weekday day shift 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.

Pay

• Competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.

Job Summary

The CT Technologist applies their expertise to deliver safe, high‑quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at Cobb Hospital. Technologists at Wellstar are respected clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care team. If you’re looking for a place where you’re supported and where your well‑being, career growth, and voice truly matter, you’ll find it here.

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 (Computed Tomography)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

Core Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures according to department guidelines, use 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 elevate issues to the supervisor.

Benefits and Support

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