Piedmont Healthcare

Imaging Assistant III - Radiology CT

Atlanta, GA • Posted Today

Remote Full Time Imaging

Overview:

This position provides advanced technical, clinical and clerical support within the Imaging department. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, conducting patient screening, assisting patients during procedures, maintaining supplies, and supporting technologists as needed. This role also includes remote cardiac monitoring for patients undergoing MRI when they are off nursing units.

Responsibilities:

Patient Interaction & Prep
o Transports Patient
o Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
o Complete and document pre-procedure screening (e.g., contrast consent)
o Educate patients about the procedure and address questions
o Communicate readiness to remote technologist
o Monitor telemetry patients during exam

Physical Setup
o Position the patient correctly on the scanner table
o Prepare positioning aids
o Loads contrast injector

Contrast Administration
o Place and manage IV lines
o Administer contrast or medications under direct supervision
o Monitor for adverse reactions and initiate emergency response if needed

Emergency Readiness
o Initiate BLS protocols if required
o Escalate to on-site technologists, physician or EMS per facility protocol

Communication
o Maintain continuous two-way communication with the remote technologist during the scan

Complete Exam Data Entry

Qualifications:

Education

Paramedic - High school diploma/GED and a graduate of an accredited paramedic program.
LPN High school diploma or GED plus completion of an accredited LPN program.
2nd Year Rad Tech Student High school diploma or GED

Work Experience

Prior experience as a paramedic or LPN Required
Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation Required

Licenses and Certifications

EMT Certification Required
LPN license Required
2nd year Rad Tech Required
BLS certification

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital