PRN CT Tech
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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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 Various (United States
of America) Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a
PRN Registered CT Technologist. This position will work PRN - as
needed hours. The Registered CT Technologist 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. Core Responsibilities and Essential
Functions: Equipment * Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique
so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing
radiation 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. Patient
Care * Verifies proper clinician order for procedure. * 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 and right and left marker are utilized
appropriately. * Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically
acceptable results and releases patients. * Responds to emergency
situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and
maintenance of life support equipment. * 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 using 2 unique
identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and
procedure. * Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
Maintains patient's 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 physician's instructions when assisting with
procedures and exams. * Demonstrates proficiency with loading and
operating power injection. * Uses critical thinking skills. *
Dialogs with patient/family * Asks clarifying questions. * Seeks
clarification on ambiguous orders. * Understands, demonstrates and
documents preprocedural 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 * Maintains competency with
venipuncture. Education and Communication * Patiently and clearly
explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of
procedure, so as 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. * Provides
patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of
procedures. * 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 * Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by
radiologist feedback and quality audits * 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, prints CD's as needed. * Studies that
have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and
scanned into PACS, if applicable. * Completes all studies in RIS
before completing in PACS. * Prints completed log sheet from
teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
Operations * Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the
department in clean and orderly condition. * Transports patients,
positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. *
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is
rendered. * Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization
devices and equipment. * Willingly lends knowledge and assistance
to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is
available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for
departmental advantage. * Performs routine duties of clerical and
support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to
ensure continuity and quality of services. * Keeps supervisor
informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring
prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other
co-workers. * Ability to operate all work stations associated with
the CT department. * Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT
console to PACS. * Maintain Joint Commission standards and any
other regulatory agency standards. * Takes call when necessary *
Any other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education: *
Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology. Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): * ARRT
Radiography Required * ARRT Computed Tomography Required * Basic
Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Required Additional Licenses and Certifications: n/a Required
Minimum Experience: * Minimum 1 year months experience in Radiology
Required and * Less than 1 year experience in CT Preferred Required
Minimum Skills: * Must exhibit excellent communication skills
because this position requires frequent verbal and written
communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental
staff and nursing staff. * The employee obtains, presents and
discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a
routine basis. * Candidate must be able to explain or give
directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all
contacts. * Must possess the ability to functio
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