Role: CT Technologist supporting the Wellstar Diagnostic Float Team (WEST Team) across multiple facilities in Region Two, including Douglas Medical Center, Cobb Hospital, and Paulding Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Perform CT exams following physician orders, protocols, and safety standards.
- Verify patient identity, obtain relevant history, and screen for contraindications, including contrast risks.
- Explain procedures using AIDET, communicate empathetically with patients and families.
- Prepare and position patients, assist with mobility and transfers, and use immobilization/shielding as needed.
- Establish IV access with sterile technique and administer contrast media safely, monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Operate CT scanners and injectors, confirm correct scan parameters, and optimize images to minimize radiation exposure.
- Evaluate image quality, recognize urgent findings, and involve radiologists as necessary.
- Complete documentation accurately, manage RIS, PACS, and logs, and perform quality checks.
- Support daily operations by prioritizing workload, maintaining equipment, and adhering to regulatory standards.
Qualifications & Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- At least 2 years of hospital-based Radiologic Technologist and CT experience.
- Certifications: ARRT-R (Radiography), ARRT-CT (Computed Tomography), and BLS (American Heart Association).
Additional Details
Full-time position with variable shifts, competitive pay, potential relocation assistance, and benefits including PTO, mental health support, and career development programs. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and meaningful patient care.