Radiology Assistant

Olathe Health System, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Olathe Health System, Inc. is seeking a Radiology Assistant for overnight coverage at Olathe Hospital. The role supports radiology technologists, transports patients, and reviews imaging data to ensure timely exams.

You will work 10:00pm-6:30am, providing patient-centered care and education about radiology procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining room turnover, coordinating with nursing and tech staff, and using EMR/PACS systems to retrieve and present information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (as per hiring date).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Strong communication and observation skills required.
• Familiarity with EMR and imaging workflow tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist imaging technologists in patient care before and after tests.
• Transport patients to and from radiology, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Review and present information from PACS/O2 for exams.
• Enter patient data into O2 to support radiology staff.
• Maintain supply par levels and report equipment malfunctions.
• Provide patient and family education on radiology procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

EMR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

PACS access

Job description

Position Title

Radiology Assistant

Olathe 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.

Note: Position will work Monday thru Friday overnight shifts, 10:00pm-6:30am

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

Knowledge Requirements

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary

Time Type Full time

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• 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. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.