Imaging Assistant III - Radiology CT

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.
• 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
• LPN license Required
• 2nd year Rad Tech Required
• BLS certification
  
  

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital