CT Technologist - Compassionate Care & Career Growth

WellStar; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Mental health support

Wellness rooms

Concierge services

CareerCare education

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Georgia is seeking a CT technologist to perform CT procedures and deliver high-quality imaging while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will work within a collaborative radiology team, following ALARA principles to minimize dose and maximize diagnostic value.

The position requires completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and at least 1 year of radiology experience, with ARRT-R and ARRT-CT certifications preferred, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology

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 or 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.

Job description

Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Georgia is seeking a CT technologist to perform CT procedures and deliver high-quality imaging while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will work within a collaborative radiology team, following ALARA principles to minimize dose and maximize diagnostic value.

The position requires completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and at least 1 year of radiology experience, with ARRT-R and ARRT-CT certifications preferred, plus BLS.