CT Technologist - Float Team (Region Two)
On-site · Georgia, United States
Job Summary
CT Technologist for Wellstar Region Two Float Team who delivers safe, high-quality CT imaging across multiple facilities (Douglas Medical Center, Cobb Hospital, Paulding Medical Center). Responsibilities include performing CT exams per orders and safety standards, patient verification and history, IV access and contrast administration, operating CT scanners and injectors, optimizing techniques to ALARA standards, documenting in RIS/PACS, QC and compliance tasks, and supporting cross-coverage in a dynamic float pool environment.
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; Minimum 2 years of CT experience in a hospital setting
- Certifications: ARRT-R (Radiography); ARRT-CT (Computed Tomography); BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association
- Core Responsibilities: Perform CT exams per physician orders, department protocols, and safety standards; Verify patient identity, obtain relevant history, and screen for contraindications (including contrast risk); Explain procedures clearly using AIDET and communicate with patients/families with empathy and confidence; Prepare and position patients; assist with mobility, safe transfers, and use immobilization/shielding as needed; Establish IV access using sterile technique and maintain venipuncture competency; Administer contrast media safely and monitor patients for adverse reactions; Operate CT scanners and power injectors safely; confirm proper anatomical markers and scan parameters; Optimize technique to achieve diagnostic image quality while minimizing radiation dose (ALARA); Evaluate image quality, recognize urgent findings/clinical changes, and involve the radiologist/physician when indicated; Complete documentation accurately and on time (RIS entries, PACS uploads, CDs/logs); Perform QC checks, calibration verification, and compliance/audit standards; Maintain smooth daily operations by prioritizing workload, cross-coverage/clerical needs, keeping rooms stocked and equipment cleaned/disinfected, participating in on-call, and adhering to Joint Commission standards.
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