IR Radiology Assistant

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an IR Radiology Assistant for day shifts in Bell Hospital to support radiology imaging procedures. The role helps radiology technologists with patient care, transport, and timely imaging, and involves accessing PACS and O2 data for exam workflows.

Responsibilities include patient observation, reporting changes in condition, coordinating with nursing and technology staff, and ensuring accurate documentation and room readiness throughout the

Qualifications

• High school graduate required; GED not required for Radiology Assistants hired prior to February 2026.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologists in care of patients for imaging before and after testing.
• Help transfer/transport and observe patients.
• Collect and present information from PACS and/or O2 regarding patient and exam data.
• Ensure timely imaging and room turnover.
• Transport patients to and from radiology and attend to comfort during transport.
• Report changes in patient condition to technologist/nurse or physician.
• Coordinate information between nursing unit and technology staff.
• Enter information into O2 to assist radiology staff.
• Retrieve and/or create patient electronic folders and access reports via PACS and the Cloud.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer Systems Proficiency

Job description

Position Title IR Radiology Assistant Days - Full Time Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

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

Time Type: Full time

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.