Imaging Assistant - CT, Variable Shifts

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital in Georgia seeks an Imaging Support Specialist to provide advanced technical, clinical and clerical assistance in the Imaging department, including patient prep, flow, supplies, and remote cardiac monitoring during MRI when off the nursing units.

Responsibilities include assisting technologists, monitoring telemetry, preparing positioning aids, injecting contrast under supervision, and ensuring safety with BLS readiness.

Qualifications

• Paramedic or LPN program completion required or in progress.
• Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation required.
• 2nd year Radiologic Technology student may apply.

Responsibilities

• Patient Interaction & Prep: verify identity, complete screening, educate patients, and relay readiness to remote technologist.
• Physical Setup: position patient on scanner, prepare aids, load contrast injector.
• Contrast Administration: place IV, administer contrast under supervision, monitor for reactions.
• Emergency Readiness: initiate BLS and escalate per protocol.
• Data Entry: complete exam data entry and maintain telemetry records.
• Communication: maintain two-way communication with remote technologist during scan.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Arrhythmia interpretation

Patient interaction

Telemetry

Education

Paramedic program completion

LPN program completion

2nd Year Rad Tech

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

• 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. 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