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Imaging Assistant - Radiology Cat Scan, Days

Piedmont Healthcare

Stockbridge, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Stockbridge, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LPN License

Job overview

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring an Imaging Assistant - Radiology Cat Scan, Days. 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.

Key focus areas include Verify patient identity using two identifiers, Complete and document pre-procedure screening, and Educate patients about the procedure and address questions.

Successful candidates bring Paramedic Education, LPN Education, and 2nd Year Rad Tech Education. Important skills include Cardiac Monitoring and Arrhythmia Interpretation. Preferred (not required): Patient Flow Management, Patient Screening, Patient Assistance During Procedures, and Supply Maintenance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cardiac MonitoringArrhythmia InterpretationPatient Flow ManagementPatient ScreeningPatient Assistance During ProceduresSupply MaintenanceTechnologist SupportPatient Identity VerificationPre-Procedure Screening DocumentationPatient EducationTelemetry MonitoringPatient PositioningPositioning Aids PreparationContrast Injector LoadingIV Line PlacementContrast AdministrationMedication AdministrationAdverse Reaction MonitoringEmergency Response InitiationBLS ProtocolsCommunicationExam Data Entry

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDGraduate of an Accredited Paramedic ProgramCompletion of an Accredited LPN Program2nd Year Rad TechPrior Paramedic ExperiencePrior LPN ExperienceLPN LicenseParamedic CertificationBLS Certification

Full job description

Overview JOB PURPOSE

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 & Prepo Transports Patiento 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 questionso Communicate readiness to remote technologisto Monitor telemetry patients during exam

 

Physical Setupo Position the patient correctly on the scanner tableo Prepare positioning aidso Loads contrast injector

 

Contrast Administrationo Place and manage IV lineso Administer contrast or medications under direct supervisiono Monitor for adverse reactions and initiate emergency response if needed

 

Emergency Readinesso Initiate BLS protocols if requiredo Escalate to on-site technologists, physician or EMS per facility protocol

 

Communicationo 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 

  • LPN license Required or

  • 2nd year Rad Tech Required

  • BLS certification

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Henry Hospital

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