Radiologic Technologist (PRN)
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 6, 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 - We are seeking a PRN Registered Radiology
Technologist. - The Registered Radiology Technologist 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. Core
Responsibilities and Essential Functions 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.
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. 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 - Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each
use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS; prints CD's 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. Required Minimum Education - Graduate of an AMA approved
School of Radiologic Technology. Required Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s) - ARRT Radiography Required - Basic
Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Required Additional License(s) and Certification(s) Required
Minimum Experience - Less than 1 year Entry level up to 5 years
experience Required - Experience must be within the past Seven (7)
years Required Required Minimum Skills - Must exhibit excellent
communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal
and written communications with: physicians, patients, vi
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Columbia , Radiologic Technologist (PRN), Healthcare , Augusta, South Carolina