Radiology Assistant

Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiology Assistant to support technologists in patient care, imaging workflow, and transport within Olathe Hospital.

The role emphasizes timely imaging, patient observation, and coordination with nurses and physicians. BLS certification and hospital-specific training are required. Night shifts are included.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate (GED acceptable for Radiology Assistants hired after Feb 2026).
• Preferred experience caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients (3–6 months).
• Experience as an MA, EMT, or LPN is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiology technologists in patient care before, during and after imaging.
• Transport patients to and from radiology department and assist with room turnover.
• Access EMR, O2, PACS for exam data and present information to staff.
• Educate patients and families about radiology procedures.
• Report changes in patient condition to clinicians promptly.

Education

High School Graduate

1 year experience in care for acute/ED/long-term care

MA/EMT/LPN experience

Job description

Job ID: R-58249 Job Type: Full time Site Location: 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

• 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.