IR Radiology Assistant

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Radiology Assistant assists technologists with patient care before and after imaging examinations. The role includes transferring, transporting, and observing patients; gathering and presenting patient and exam information from PACS and/or O2; and helping ensure patients are imaged in a timely manner. The assistant supports patient comfort and coordination across nursing and radiology staff, prepares imaging rooms, and helps maintain supplies and equipment readiness.

Requirements

• High school graduate; a high school diploma or GED is not required for Radiology Assistants hired before February 2026.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days.
• Ability to use computer systems and retrieve data when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Three to six months of experience caring for acute, emergency department, or long-term care patients.
• Experience as a medical assistant, EMT, or LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant patient observation in the immediate care area and report changes in mental status, pain, or condition to a technologist, nurse, or physician.
• Coordinate information between nursing units and technology staff, and confirm and screen patients for appointments.
• Access patient information in the EMR before exams and present it to technologist staff for review.
• Enter information into O2 to assist radiology technologists.
• Prepare imaging rooms before and after exams to support efficient room turnover.
• Transport patients to and from the radiology department, attend to their comfort, and report condition changes during transport.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient patient schedules and complete work assignments efficiently, accurately, and in an organized manner.
• Provide education to patients, families, and nursing units regarding radiology procedures.
• Retrieve or create electronic patient folders and access reports and other patient or exam data via O2, PACS, and the Cloud.
• Maintain supply par levels and order supplies.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain a patient-centered focus and support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department, and division.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department, along with other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED