CT Technologist (Non Registered)

< p> 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.< /p> < p> < /p> < p> < /p> < p> < b> Work Shift< /b> < /p> Various (United States of America)< p> < /p> < p> < /p> < h1> < b> < u> Job Posting< /u> < /b> < /h1> < p> < /p> < p> 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.< /p> < p> 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.< /p> < div> < div> < div> < div> < div> < div> < div> < div> < div> < p> < /p> < h2> < b> < u> Pay< /u> < /b> < /h2> < ul> < li> < p> We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p> < /p> < p> < b> < u> Schedule & Incentives< /u> < /b> < /p> < ul> < li> < p> This role is sign on bonus eligible< b> . < /b> < /p> < /li> < li> < p> This role can offer a competitive< b> relocation assistance package < /b> for eligible candidates.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> A < b> full‑time< /b> position with a < b> Friday-Sunday 6p-630a schedule< /b> < /p> < /li> < li> < p> Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Access to < b> Wellstar’s CareerCare program< /b> for fully funded education and guided career progression.< /p> < /li> < /ul> < /div> < /div> < /div> < /div> < /div> < /div> < /div> < /div> < /div> < p> < /p> < h1> < b> < u> A Brief Overview< /u> < /b> < /h1> < ul> < li> < p> Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> 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.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Able to independently perform job functions.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p> < /p> < h1> < b> < u> What you will do< /u> < /b> < /h1> < p> < /p> < p> < i> < b> Equipment< /b> < /i> < /p> < ul> < li> < p> Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p> < /p> < p> < i> < b> Patient Care< /b> < /i> < /p> < ul> < li> < p> Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> 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.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Verifies correct identity of patient using < b> 2< /b> unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient’s dignity throughout the exam/procedure.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Follows physician’s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Uses critical thinking skills.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Dialogs with patient/family< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Asks clarifying questions.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Preps the patient for the procedure.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Demonstrates and understands sterile technique< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Maintains competency with venipuncture.< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p> < /p> < p> < i> < b> Education and Communication< /b> < /i> < /p> < ul> < li> < p> 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.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> 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.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p> < /p> < p> < i> < b> Quality Control< /b> < /i> < /p> < ul> < li> < p> Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD’s as needed.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p> < /p> < p> < i> < b> Operations< /b> < /i> < /p> < ul> < li> < p> Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> 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.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers, after initial orientation phase.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Ability to operate all work stations associated with the CT department.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Ability to push / retrieve images from the CT console to PACS.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Takes call when necessary< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Any other duties as assigned.< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p> < /p> < p> < b> Qualifications< /b> < /p> < ul> < li> < p> Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology Required< /p> < /li> < li> < p> Minimum < b> 1 year< /b> experience in Radiology Required< /p> < /li> < li> < p> ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography< /p> < /li> < li> < p> BLS - Basic Life Support< /p> < /li> < li> < p> ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support< /p> < /li> < li> < p> BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p> < /p> < p> < b> Job Summary< /b> < /p> < ul> < li> < p> Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve.< /p> < /li> < li> < p> If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.< /p> < /li> < /ul> < p style="text-align: inherit"> < /p> < p style="text-align: inherit"> < /p> < p style="text-align: left"> 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.< /p> < p style="text-align: inherit"> < /p>