Radiology Assistant

The University of Kansas Health System • Shawnee Mission, KS

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About The Position

The Radiology Assistant assists technologists in caring for patients 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 support timely imaging. The assistant coordinates information between nursing units and technology staff, supports patient comfort and education, prepares imaging rooms, and helps maintain supplies and report 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 (MA), emergency medical technician (EMT), or licensed practical nurse (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 the nursing unit and technology staff.
• Confirm and screen patients for appointments.
• Access patient information in the EMR before exams and present it to technologists 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.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient schedules and complete daily assignments efficiently, accurately, and in an organized manner.
• Educate patients, families, and nursing units about radiology procedures.
• Retrieve or create electronic patient folders and access reports and patient or exam data using O2, PACS, and the Cloud.
• Maintain supply par levels and order supplies.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions.
• Support the hospital, department, and division mission, goals, and values while maintaining a patient-centered focus.

What This Job Offers

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