Advanced Imaging Residency

Responsibilities :

When you join Piedmont, you are not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch, including yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia. Together we are doing big things, one employee, one team and one community at a time.

We’re currently seeking candidates for our Imaging Residency at all locations! Our accelerated program of study includes all didactic structured education as well as all clinical experience. Hands on experience is obtained while receiving compensation and benefits, and no tuition fees are required. Programs offered include CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, and Cardiovascular CT. This program is available to new graduate Imaging students or Imaging professionals seeking to gain experience in a different modality.

JOB PURPOSE : Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images and performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. Provide patient services using imaging modalities. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Attends and completes all required didactic training courses

2. Resident must complete all required supervised imaging procedures and document them according to ARRT guidelines

3. Performs and addresses the following tasks in each procedure :

• Patient preparation and education

Provide for patient comfort and cooperation by familiarizing patient with the equipment and procedure, stressing the need for cooperation, and by providing general psychological support

Selecting equipment appropriate to the patient and procedure

4. Resident must actively participate in the performance, evaluation and recording of all quality control tests outlined by the ARRT

5. Accurately follows all established imaging protocols for exam being performed.

6. Adhere to the Radiation Safety Policies and the principles of a viable dose reduction program.

7. Resident must become certified by the ARRT within 3 months of completing training program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

1. Must be able to operate many types of imaging equipment.

2. Must deliver SAFE care in accordance with the Alwaysafe program.

3. Must use AIDET with every encounter and be proficient with service recovery. Providing an exceptional patient experience can only be achieved when we provide an exceptional professional experience for our employees.

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With 26 hospitals and over 2,100 locations covering over 85% of Georgia’s population, we are dedicated to bringing holistic, patient-centered care to the wonderfully diverse communities where we live. Join us.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED : Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : None

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW : Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : BLS certified.

Business Unit : Name : Piedmont Healthcare