Radiologic Technologist - Float Team (Region Four)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

PTO

Mental health support

Wellness rooms

Concierge services

CareerCare program

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join the WEST Team supporting imaging services across Columbia County Medical Center and MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia.

You will perform radiographic exams, maintain safety protocols, and ensure high-quality imaging while providing compassionate patient care in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging/radiographic equipment safely and competently, maintaining acceptable dose.
• Disinfect and maintain rooms/equipment per infection control schedules.
• Verify orders and patient IDs before exams.
• Explain procedures using AIDET; address questions and reduce anxiety.
• Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety during visits.
• Position patients correctly and apply markers and shielding as indicated.
• Review images for diagnostic quality; repeat or correct as needed.
• Document exams accurately in RIS/PACS and manage transfers/retrievals.
• Monitor patient condition and assist with emergencies; restock as needed.
• Coordinate daily workflow with other technologists to support department.
• Support operations and regulatory compliance; escalate issues as required.

Skills

ALARA accuracy

Patient safety

AIDET communication

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

RIS/PACS

Job description

locationsColumbia County Medical Center HospitalWellstar MCG Health

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 21 Days Ago

job requisition idJR-65237

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 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.

Job Summary

• The Wellstar Diagnostic Float Team (WEST Team) supports a variety of imaging services across our facilities. Region Four includes

  Columbia County Medical Center and MCG Health Medical Center.

• As a Radiologic Technologist for Region Four, you will apply your expertise to deliver safe, high-quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at each location you serve.

• If you prefer a role that avoids routine, lets you use your full skill set, and provides straightforward pay, this could be a strong fit.

Pay

• In return for stepping in where you’re needed most, Float Pool members earn a higher base rate and may be eligible for a float incentive.

Schedule & Incentives

• This role can offer a competitiverelocation assistance packagefor eligible candidates
• A full‑time position with a variable schedule, based on organizational needs and may include 12-hour, 10-hour, and 8-hour shifts
• 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

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital setting

Certifications

• ARRT-R (Radiography)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

Core Responsibilities

• Operate imaging/radiographic equipment safely and competently, adjusting technique 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 workflow 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.

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.

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.