Imaging Assistant - CT, Variable Shifts

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital seeks an imaging support professional to assist in MRI workflows, patient screening, and contrast administration. The role involves remote monitoring during scans and close collaboration with on-site technologists to ensure patient safety and smooth throughput.

Candidates may come from paramedic, LPN, or second-year Rad Tech programs, with recent cardiac monitoring experience and BLS certification. This on-site position supports fast-paced procedures in imaging services.

Qualifications

• Paramedic, LPN, or 2nd Year Rad Tech candidates are required.
• Recent cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation experience is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and prepare for transport and prepo activities.
• Complete and document pre-procedure screening (e.g., contrast consent).
• Educate patients about the procedure and address questions.
• Maintain communication with remote technologist during the scan.
• Monitor telemetry patients during the exam and respond to changes.
• Position patient on the scanner table and prepare positioning aids.
• Load and manage contrast injector and IV lines under supervision.
• Initiate emergency response according to protocol when needed.

Skills

Patient interaction

Telemetry monitoring

Team collaboration

Remote technologist communication

Education

Paramedic program graduate

LPN program graduate

2nd Year Rad Tech student

Tools

Contrast injector

Telemetry equipment

Job description

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Interaction & Prepo Transports Patiento 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

• Physical Setupo Position the patient correctly on the scanner table
• Prepare positioning aids
• Loads contrast injector

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

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

• Communication
• 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. Required or
• LPN – High school diploma or GED plus completion of an accredited LPN program. Required or
• 2nd Year Rad Tech – High school diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

• Paramedic Certification Required or
• LPN license Required or
• 2nd year Rad Tech Required
• BLS certification

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Henry Hospital