Imaging Assistant - Radiology Cat Scan, Variable Shifts

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is seeking a qualified individual for a role at Piedmont Henry Hospital to provide advanced support in the Imaging department. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, assisting in procedures, and conducting remote cardiac monitoring.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be a certified Paramedic, LPN, or Rad Tech with experience in patient care and cardiac monitoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED needed.
• Accredited paramedic program required for paramedics.
• Prior experience in patient care roles like LPN or paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and assist during procedures.
• Administer IV lines and monitor patients.
• Maintain communication during remote procedures.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Telemetry Monitoring

Emergency Response

Communication with Technologists

Education

High school diploma/GED and graduate of an accredited paramedic program

Completion of an accredited LPN program

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
  • 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
  • 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