Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Day Lead Rad Tech 2.
• The FT Day Lead Rad Tech 2 must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all exams 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.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for procedures.
• Acts as a clinical coordinator for imaging students.
• Fills out student rotation evaluations honestly and ethically.
• Provides constructive criticism to students during rotation.
• Functions as a clinical instructor for students in the Medical Imaging department.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for administering contrast medias to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and right/left markers.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and life support equipment.
• Assists technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to procedure.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort.
• Demonstrates competence in appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure timely completion of all activities.
• Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Asks clarifying questions and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time‑Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for procedures.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture when applicable.

Equipment

• Adjusts technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible ionizing radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per infection control and department schedules.
• Operates all aspects of the imaging system.
• Operates all radiographic equipment safely and competently; ensures equipment is not abused and remains in good working order.

Education and Communication

• Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instructions and procedure explanations.
• Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
• Reads daily email and follows through on assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces high‑quality images including correct collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS and prints CDs as necessary; ensures RIS documentation is accurate, complete, labeled and oriented correctly.
• Prints and scans teleradiography studies when applicable.
• Checks prior exams for proper loading and labeling before sending to PACS.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on/off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices.
• Willingly assists coworkers and shares knowledge without prompting.
• Performs routine clerical and support duties as needed to maintain continuity and quality of service.
• Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems.
• Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
• Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
• Transfers and retrieves images on PACS.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an AMA‑approved School of Radiologic Technology — Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association — Required

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

• None

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a Rad Tech — Required

Required Minimum Skills

• None listed