Registered Radiology Technologist (PT)
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Acworth
Posted on: March 6, 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 Day (United States of
America) Sign On Bonus Available Weeks 1 and 3 - Wednesday and
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Weeks 2 and 4 - Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 the 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. Works with students during their clinical rotation. 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 if applicable. - Ensures that all studies
have proper patient identification and right and left marker are
utilized appropriately. - Reviews 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 if applicable. -
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if
applicable. - Observes patient condition and properly evaluates
situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no
patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment. -
Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order
prior to performing a procedure per policy. - Ensures patient's
privacy and comfort is accommodated. - 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. - Uses critical
thinking skills. - Asks clarifying questions. - Seeks clarification
on ambiguous orders. - Maintains competency with venipuncture,
where applicable. 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 schedule. - Ability to
operate all aspects of the system. - Ability to operate all
radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring
that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
Education and Communication - Patiently and clearly explains
purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of
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. - 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 high quality images including
appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection,
penetration and positioning. - Ensures that equipment is fully
operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration
and operating deficiencies. - Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs
as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image
oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate. - Studies that
have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed
and scanned into PACS, if applicable. - Checks for prior exams and
assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled
prior to sending to PACS. Operations - Restocks linens and
supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services 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. - Maintains Joint
Commission and any other regulatory agency standards. - Ability to
transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system. - Takes call when
necessary. - Any other duties as assigned. - Performs other duties
as assigned - Complies with all WellStar Health System policies,
standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education
- Accredited Program Radiologic Technology Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s) - All certifications are required
upon hire unless otherwise stated. - ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography -
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life
Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Required Minimum
Skills - Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this
position requires frequent v
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