Radiology Assistant

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiology Assistant at Olathe Hospital to support imaging workflows overnight on weekends. You will assist technologists, transport patients, access EMR data, and help prepare rooms for exams.

Responsibilities include observing patients, coordinating information between care teams, and educating patients about radiology procedures. A high school diploma with BLS certification is required, and the role offers part-time hours and a structured

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; not required for Radiology Assistants hired before Feb 2026.
• BLS/CPR certification within 14 days of hire.
• Ability to use computer systems and retrieve data as needed.
• Experience as MA/EMT/LPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit.
• Provide constant patient observation in immediate care area.
• Coordinate information between nursing and technology staff.
• Access and present patient information in EMR for review.
• Enter data into O2 to assist radiology staff.
• Prepare imaging rooms before/after exams for efficient turnover.
• Transport patients to and from radiology and ensure comfort during transport.
• Report condition changes during transport to staff/physician.
• Assist with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination and patient education.

Skills

EMR

O2

PACS

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required after Feb 2026)

Tools

EMR

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 Saturday & Sunday overnight shifts, 7:00pm-7:30am

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.
• Does 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

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-58250

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.

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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.