Wellstar Health System·Marietta, Georgia
Perform high-quality CT procedures and diagnostic imaging while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Manage equipment maintenance, clinical documentation in RIS/PACS, and collaborate with the care team to optimize department workflow.
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: Night (United States of America)
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 various technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Able to independently perform job functions.
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure.
Job Summary
The CT Technologist applies their expertise to deliver safe, high‑quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Technologists at Wellstar are respected clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care team.
If you’re looking for a place where you’re supported and where your well‑being, career growth, and voice truly matter, you’ll find it here.
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.
Requires a High School Diploma, completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, and at least one year of radiology experience. Must hold ARRT-R, ARRT-CT, and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
Market context
Georgia employers often seek CT technologists for weekend coverage to support imaging volume and maintain service continuity. These roles can be competitive because they require an accredited radiologic technology background, ARRT-R and ARRT-CT credentials, BLS certification, and prior radiology experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your certifications and weekend availability before applying.
