Imaging Assistant - Radiology Cat Scan, Variable Shifts

Piedmont Healthcare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, GA is seeking an Imaging Assistant for Radiology CT with variable shifts. You will provide technical, clinical and clerical support within the Imaging department, assist technologists, and help manage patient flow during CT procedures.

You will screen patients, educate them about procedures, monitor telemetry during scans, and handle IV access and contrast administration under supervision. Strong teamwork and calm under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paramedic or LPN is required.
• Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation is required.
• BLS certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patient between pre-procedure area and scanner.
• 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.
• Position the patient correctly on the scanner table.
• Prepare positioning aids and loads contrast injector.
• Place and manage IV lines.
• Administer contrast or medications under direct supervision.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and initiate emergency response if needed.
• Initiate BLS protocols if required.
• Escalate to on-site technologists, physician or EMS per facility protocol.
• Maintain continuous two-way communication with the remote technologist during the scan.
• Complete exam data entry

Skills

Paramedic experience

LPN experience

Cardiac monitoring

Arrhythmia interpretation

BLS certification

Education

Paramedic credential

LPN credential

2nd year Rad Tech

Job description

Imaging Assistant - Radiology Cat Scan, Variable Shifts

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

Position Information

Location

Stockbridge, Georgia

Posted

06/22/2026

Type

Clinical Support

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

23675