Imaging Assistant - Radiology Cat Scan, Variable Shifts

Piedmont Healthcare•Stockbridge, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and a graduate of an accredited paramedic program.
High school diploma or GED plus completion of an accredited LPN program.
High school diploma or GED
Prior experience as a paramedic or LPN
Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation
Paramedic Certification
LPN license
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

2nd Year Rad Tech

Responsibilities

Transports Patient
Verify patient identity using two identifiers.
Complete and document pre-procedure screening (e.g., contrast consent)
Educate patients about the procedure and address questions
Communicate readiness to remote technologist
Monitor telemetry patients during exam
Position the patient correctly on the scanner table
Prepare positioning aids
Loads contrast injector
Place and manage IV lines
Administer contrast or medications under direct supervision
Monitor for adverse reactions and initiate emergency response if needed
Initiate BLS protocols if required
Escalate to on-site technologists, physician or EMS per facility protocol
Maintain continuous two-way communication with the remote technologist during the scan
Complete Exam Data Entry