Radiology Technologist
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: February 5, 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) 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.
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification
and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable. Demonstrates
and understands pre-and-post procedural care. Preps the patient for
the procedure. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if
applicable. 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 Radiography Basic Life
Support or BLS - Instructor 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. Candidate
must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill,
and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability
to function independently and under pressure while still actively
participating in a team environment. Employee must exhibit
excellent customer service skills at all times. Must be able to
perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail
oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout
the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the
capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers,
including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers,
volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess
the ability to function independently, yet productively as a
cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the
position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all
Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols
and procedures of the position, department and applicable
professional standards. Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic
Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation
protection. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as
to how they affect the quality of a procedure. Competent in all
aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure
factors and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of
anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a
procedure. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful
workâand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most
integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives
you more.
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