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What is an imaging assistant?

Imaging Assistants are healthcare professionals who support radiologists and technologists in medical imaging departments. They help prepare patients for imaging procedures, maintain and organize imaging equipment, handle administrative tasks, and assist with patient positioning. Their role is essential for ensuring efficient workflow, patient comfort, and the smooth operation of imaging services. Imaging Assistants do not perform diagnostic imaging themselves but play a vital role in the overall process.

What does an imaging assistant do?

As an Imaging Assistant, your daily responsibilities typically include preparing patients for imaging procedures, ensuring proper identification and documentation, and assisting technologists with equipment setup. You may also help with patient transport, manage scheduling, and maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in imaging areas. Your support is essential to keep workflow efficient, enhance patient experience, and allow radiology professionals to focus on conducting diagnostic tests and interpreting results.

What skills and qualifications does an imaging assistant need?

To thrive as an Imaging Assistant, you need a basic understanding of medical imaging procedures, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or related healthcare coursework. Familiarity with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), imaging equipment, and hospital information systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to support patients compassionately help distinguish outstanding candidates. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate imaging workflow, patient comfort, and seamless collaboration within radiology departments.

What is the difference between Imaging Assistant vs Radiologic Technologist?

AspectImaging AssistantRadiologic Technologist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate's degree in radiologic technology; certification/license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient centersHospitals, imaging centers, clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient prep, equipment setup, basic imaging tasksPerform diagnostic imaging procedures like X-rays, CT scans

Imaging Assistants typically support radiologic technologists by preparing patients and equipment, while radiologic technologists perform the actual imaging procedures. Both roles are essential in medical imaging but differ in required credentials and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Imaging Assistant job openings in Decatur, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Imaging Assistant III - Radiology CT

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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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 NamePiedmont Atlanta HospitalEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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