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AU Medical Center
Augusta, Georgia

Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

Imaging Tech Top 25% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech)Per Diem

Compensation

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

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

  • Various (United States of America)
  • Schedule & Incentives

A PRN Position

  • Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
  • Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

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.

Required Qualifications

  • Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Experience

  • Less than 1 year Entry level up to 5 years experience Required
  • Experience must be within the past Seven (7) years 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.

Key Responsibilities

Operate radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic exams while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Maintain clinical documentation, equipment cleanliness, and collaborate with the care team to support department workflow.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Must hold current ARRT-R and BLS certifications.

Key Skills

Imaging Equipment OperationPatient CareDiagnostic ImagingRadiation SafetyALARA Principles

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologic Technologist (PRN) at AU Medical Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,301 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Radiologic Technology Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 20 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-95k
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$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
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$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 1,301 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$178k
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About AU Medical Center

Medical Practices
Augusta, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Rooms
Concierge Services
CareerCare Education Program
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision