Radiology Assistant

The University of Kansas Health System; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Radiology Assistant at Paola Hospital. The role includes assisting technologists in imaging procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining clear communication between nursing and technology staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and while experience in healthcare is preferred, it is not mandatory. Responsibilities include preparing imaging rooms and educating patients about procedures. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists technologists in the care of patients for imaging before and after testing.
• Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area.
• Coordinates information between nursing unit and technology staff.
• Prepares imaging rooms for patient exams to assist with efficient turnover.
• Transport patients to and from radiology department.
• Provides education to patients and families about radiology procedures.

Job description

Radiology Assistant – Paola 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)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

No preferred licensure or certification listed.

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-51491

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.