Imaging Assistant - Piedmont Imaging Howell Mill

Overview

This position provides 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.
• Communicate readiness to remote technologist.
  
  

Physical Setup

• Position the patient correctly on the scanner table.
• Prepare positioning aids
• Loads contrast injector
  
  

Contrast Administration

• 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
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
  
  

Work Experience

• No experience required
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS Certification required
• Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation preferred.
  
  

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital