Imaging Assistant II - Radiology MRI

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 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. 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.  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 H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Graduate of a Medical Assistant program Required or In Lieu of Completion of ECG Rhythms and Identification course Required Work Experience No experience required if graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or 1-year Direct patient care experience Required and Recent experience in cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation Preferred Licenses and Certifications BLS certification Required Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA Required or Completion of ECG Rhythms and Identification course with 1-year direct patient care experience Required Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Atlanta Hospital