Advanced Imaging Residency

About the role

Piedmont's Imaging Residency is an accelerated program of study that includes all didactic structured education as well as all clinical experience. Hands-on experience is obtained while receiving compensation and benefits, with no tuition fees 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete all required didactic training courses
• Complete all required supervised imaging procedures and document them according to ARRT guidelines
• Perform patient preparation and education, including familiarizing patients with equipment and procedures, providing psychological support, and stressing the need for cooperation
• Solicit and record patient clinical history relevant to the performance and interpretation of imaging procedures
• Document clinical information for radiologists and respond to patient questions
• Select equipment appropriate to the patient and procedure, select appropriate exposure factors, and position patient and equipment to provide desired imaging
• Evaluate images to ensure they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality
• Actively participate in the performance, evaluation and recording of all quality control tests outlined by the ARRT
• Accurately follow all established imaging protocols for exams being performed
• Adhere to Radiation Safety Policies and the principles of a viable dose reduction program
• Become certified by the ARRT within 3 months of completing training program
• Provide patient care to all age groups including neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• BLS certified

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Life, AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO, maternity leave, leaves of absence, disability leave
• Flexible scheduling