Radiology Technologist
Wellstar Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Kennestone Hospital, Georgia)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Wellstar Health System is a leading integrated healthcare provider in Georgia dedicated to enhancing patient health and well-being. This role involves performing diagnostic radiology exams with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and high-quality imaging within a collaborative clinical team.
Skills
Perks
- Sign on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Fully funded education
Full job details
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 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.
Job Summary:
Radiology 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.
Schedule & Incentives:
- Sign on Bonus Eligible
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00pm - 7:30am
- This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
- Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression
Required Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
Experience
- Experience preferred, not required
Certifications
- ARRT-R (Radiography)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association
Core Responsibilities:
- Operate imaging/radiographic equipment safely and competently, adjusting technique 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 workflow 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.