IR Radiology Assistant

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiology Assistant to support radiology staff by preparing imaging rooms, transporting patients, and assisting with patient care before and after exams.

Responsibilities include coordinating information between units, entering data in O2 and PACS, and educating patients and families on radiology procedures. Excellent patient-centered service is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform professional, clinical and technical competencies.
• Ability to use computer systems and retrieve data as needed.
• Strong patient-centered focus and teamwork within hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiology staff with patient care before and after imaging.
• Transport and observe patients; ensure timely imaging.
• Coordinate information between nursing and technology staff.
• Enter information in O2 to assist radiology technologists.
• Maintain imaging rooms and equipment readiness.
• Provide patient and family education on radiology procedures.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Experience preferred in acute/ED settings

MA/EMT/LPN experience desired

Basic computer/data retrieval

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Shift: Days – 7am – 7pm – 3/12’s The Radiology Assistant assists technologists in the care of patients for imaging both prior to and after testing. The Radiology Assistant also helps with transferring/transporting and observing patients. Collects and presents information from PACS and/or O2 regarding patient, exam and works to ensure patients are imaged in a timely manner.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area. Reports to technologist/nurse and or physician if there is a change in patient’s mental status, pain, or condition.
• Coordinates information between nursing unit and the technology staff. Confirms and screens patient for appointments.
• Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patient’s exam and presents to technologist staff for review.
• Enters information into O2 to assist radiology technologists.
• Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals and values of the hospital, department and division.
• Prepares imaging rooms before and after patient exam to assist with efficient and timely room turnover.
• Transport patients to and from radiology department.
• Attends to patient’s comfort during transport and in the radiology department. Reports condition changes during transport to technologist/nurse or physician.
• Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with accuracy, such as assisting with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination of patients.
• Provides education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiology procedures.
• Retrieves and/or creates patients’ electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2, PACs and the Cloud.
• Maintains supply par levels and orders supplies.
• Promptly reports equipment malfunctions.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate (A high school diploma or GED is not required for Radiology Assistants hired prior to February 2026.)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Less than 1 year 3-6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients
• Experience as an MA, EMT, LPN

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.