CT Technologist: Impactful Imaging & Growth

WellStar; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The CT Technologist role at Wellstar's Douglas Hospital delivers safe, high-quality imaging while ensuring a compassionate patient experience in a busy radiology department. You will perform CT procedures, adjust techniques to minimize dose, maintain equipment and documentation in RIS/PACS, and collaborate with technologists across modalities.

This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay with shift differential, a comprehensive benefits program, and opportunities for education support

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 certification; BLS.

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/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 escalat issues to the supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT-R (Radiography)

ARRT-CT – ARRT Computed Tomography

BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

Job description

The CT Technologist role at Wellstar's Douglas Hospital delivers safe, high-quality imaging while ensuring a compassionate patient experience in a busy radiology department. You will perform CT procedures, adjust techniques to minimize dose, maintain equipment and documentation in RIS/PACS, and collaborate with technologists across modalities.

This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay with shift differential, a comprehensive benefits program, and opportunities for education support