Advanced Imaging Residency

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Account

PTO, maternity leave

Flexible scheduling

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking candidates for an Imaging Residency program that includes hands-on experience with CT, MRI, Mammography, and other modalities. No tuition fees are required. Candidates must be graduates of an approved Radiologic Technology program and BLS certified. Join a team dedicated to providing patient-centered care across diverse communities in Georgia. This role involves operating imaging equipment and participating in quality control tests, ensuring exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program.
• BLS certified.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Completes all required training courses.
• Follows established imaging protocols.
• Participate in quality control tests and follow established imaging protocols.
• Adhere to Radiation Safety Policies and dose-reduction principles.
• Aim to become ARRT certified within 3 months of program completion.

Skills

Operating imaging equipment

Patient care

Documenting clinical information

Quality control for imaging

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Radiologic imaging equipment

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Healthcare

Responsibilities

When you join Piedmont, you are not just changing your work environment. We are committed to bringing award‑winning care to communities across Georgia. Together we are doing big things, one employee, one team and one community at a time.

We’re currently seeking candidates for our Imaging Residency at all locations! Our accelerated program of study includes all didactic structured education as well as all clinical experience. Hands‑on experience is obtained while receiving compensation and benefits, and no tuition fees are required. Programs offered include CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, and Cardiovascular CT. This program is available to new graduate imaging students or imaging professionals seeking to gain experience in a different modality.

JOB PURPOSE: Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images and performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. Provides patient services using imaging modalities and patient care to all age groups including neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attends and completes all required didactic training courses.

2. Resident must complete all required supervised imaging procedures and document them according to ARRT guidelines.

3. Performs and addresses the following tasks in each procedure:

• Patient preparation and education
  • Provide for patient comfort and cooperation by familiarizing the patient with the equipment and procedure, stressing the need for cooperation, and by providing general psychological support.
  • Solicit and record patient clinical history relevant to the performance and interpretation of imaging procedure.
  • Document clinical information for radiologists.
  • Respond to patient questions.
• Imaging procedures
  • Select equipment appropriate to the patient and procedure.
  • Select appropriate exposure factors.
  • Position patient and equipment to provide desired imaging.
  • Evaluate images to ensure they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality.

4. Resident must actively participate in the performance, evaluation, and recording of all quality control tests outlined by the ARRT.

5. Accurately follows all established imaging protocols for exams being performed.

6. Adheres to the Radiation Safety Policies and the principles of a viable dose‑reduction program.

7. Resident must become certified by the ARRT within 3 months of completing the training program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Must be able to operate many types of imaging equipment.

2. Must deliver SAFE care in accordance with the Alwaysafe program.

3. Must use AIDET with every encounter and be proficient with service recovery. Providing an exceptional patient experience can only be achieved when we provide an exceptional professional experience for our employees.

Benefits

Our comprehensive total rewards program touches every aspect of what’s important to your well­being, income, career, family, and life.

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Life, AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO, maternity leave, leaves of absence, disability leave
• Flexible scheduling

Company Information

With 26 hospitals and over 2,100 locations covering over 85% of Georgia’s population, we are dedicated to bringing holistic, patient‑centered care to the wonderfully diverse communities where we live. Join us.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: BLS certified.