IR Radiology Assistant
About The Position
The IR Radiology Assistant assists technologists with patient care before and after imaging tests. The role includes observing patients, helping transfer and transport them, and collecting and presenting patient and exam information from PACS and/or O2 to help ensure timely imaging. The assistant supports communication between nursing units and technology staff, prepares imaging rooms for efficient turnover, helps coordinate patient schedules, and provides information about radiology procedures to patients, families, and nursing units. The role also involves accessing and maintaining electronic patient and exam information, monitoring supplies, and reporting equipment malfunctions. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.
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
- Observe patients 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.
- 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 and attend to their comfort during transport and in the department.
- Report patient condition changes during transport to a technologist, nurse, or physician.
- Assist with inpatient and outpatient patient schedule coordination, completing assignments efficiently, in an organized manner, and accurately.
- Provide education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiology procedures.
- Retrieve and/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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
