About this opportunity
Piedmont Healthcare lists this Imaging Assistant III - Radiology CT opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
What you will do
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 o Monitor telemetry patients during exam
Physical Setup o 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.
LPN - High school diploma or GED plus completion of an accredited LPN program.
2nd Year Rad Tech Student - High school diploma or GED
Work Experience
Prior experience as a paramedic or LPN Required
Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation Required
Licenses and Certifications
EMT Certification Required or
LPN license Required or
2nd year Rad Tech Required
BLS certification
Business Unit : Company Name:
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30301, US
Who can apply
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