Imaging Assistant III - Radiology MRI

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a healthcare professional to provide advanced technical, clinical and clerical support in the Imaging department. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, screening, assisting during MRI procedures, and supporting technologists as needed.

Candidate needs experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation, with Paramedic or LPN credentials or Rad Tech education as acceptable paths.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation is required.
• Prior experience as a paramedic or LPN preferred.
• 2nd year Rad Tech is an acceptable qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and screening.
• Assist patients during procedures and position them on the scanner table.
• Transmit and communicate with remote technologist during scans.
• Monitor telemetry patients during exams and be ready to initiate emergency response if needed.
• Provide clinical and clerical support within the Imaging department.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Arrhythmia interpretation

Telemetry

Education

Paramedic program graduate

LPN program graduate

Rad Tech (2nd year)

Job description

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 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.

• 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 o 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 Preferred
• 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 Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital