CT Technologist
hace 1 mes
North Atlanta
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) Job Summary • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs., • Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative., • Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures., • Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study., • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases., • Able to independently perform job functions., • Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Schedule & Incentives • This role is Sign on Bonus Eligible!, • This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates, • A full‑time position with a Saturday, Sunday, Monday 6:30am - 7:00pm 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 Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Patient Care • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions., • Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique., • Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification., • Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients., • Responds to emergency situations., • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed., • Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates., • Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure., • Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure., • Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients., • Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames., • Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams., • Understands, demonstrates and documents pre-procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate., • Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care., • Preps the patient for the procedure., • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique., • Prepares trays and catheters for procedures, participates in biopsies if applicable., • Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad if applicable., • Prepares and may administer contrast., • Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and dosing of contrast is weight based., • Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patients hearing during exam., • Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts, and infant immobilizer., • Knows cross sectional anatomy, includes all appropriate anatomy., • Uses critical thinking skills., • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders., • Utilizes Dose Reduction Techniques. Equipment • Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained., • Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner., • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule., • Ability to operate patient monitoring system. Education and Communications • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members., • Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure., • Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees., • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology., • Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment., • Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control • Produces acceptable images, follows established exam protocols., • Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies., • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS and prints CDs as needed., • Studies that have been transmitted after hours to teleradiography are printed and scanned in PACS, if applicable., • Maintains CT suite in a safe environment, i.e. locked down at all times. 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 – ARRT Computed Tomography, • BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association Core 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 escalate 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.