Imaging Assistant II - Radiology MRI

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is hiring an Imaging Assistant II for the Radiology MRI department. The role provides clinical and clerical support, including patient flow management, screening, and assisting technologists during MRI procedures.

The position requires a Medical Assistant background, BLS certification, and direct patient care experience. It offers growth opportunities within a collaborative imaging team and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.
• BLS certification required.
• CMA-AAMA certification required or ECG Rhythms course with 1 year patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and prep; verify patient identity.
• Screen patients and document pre-procedure steps (contrast consent).
• Educate patients about the MRI procedure and address questions.
• Monitor telemetry patients; communicate readiness to remote technologist during scan.
• Set up the exam: position patient, prepare positioning aids, load contrast injector.
• Initiate BLS and emergency responses as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Telemetry monitoring

Emergency readiness

Communication

Screening

Education

GED

Medical Assistant program

ECG Rhythms and Identification course

CMA-AAMA certification or ECG Rhythms + 1 year patient care

Job description

Imaging Assistant II - Radiology MRI

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change!

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

This position provides 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.

• Patient Interaction & Prep
  • 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.
• Physical Setup
  • Position the patient correctly on the scanner table.
  • Prepare positioning aids
  • Loads contrast injector
• Contrast Administration
  • Place and manage IV lines.
  • 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

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program Required or
• In Lieu of Completion of ECG Rhythms and Identification course Required

Work Experience

• No experience required if graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or
• 1-year Direct patient care experience Required and
• Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS certification Required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA Required or
• Completion of ECG Rhythms and Identification course with 1-year direct patient care experience Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital