Radiology Assistant I

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Lexington, KY seeks a front desk imaging services helper to greet patients, coordinate schedules, and support radiology workflows. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, handling forms, scanning consent into EMR, and coordinating communications across patients, staff, and modalities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–1 year healthcare experience, and a willingness to perform entry-level duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients courteously, places armbands, and notifies assigned modality of arrival.
• Coordinates patient schedules for additional tests and ensures completion of necessary forms.
• Scans all required consent forms into the EMR.
• Answers and routes telephone calls, places outgoing calls, and contacts patients for prescreening information.
• Performs pre- and post-procedure calls for imaging modalities as needed.
• Determines patient imaging service numbers using RIS/EMR systems.
• Cleans and disinfects assigned modality areas to maintain a safe environment.
• Reports computer downtime and equipment malfunctions to appropriate supervisors or team members.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for providing and performing services that enhance the front desk and waiting areas within the imaging services department. Greets and assists patients and visitors to ensure a positive experience. Coordinates communication between patients, staff, and imaging modalities. Supports efficient workflow and patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Greets patients courteously, places armbands, and notifies assigned modality of arrival.
• Coordinates patient schedules for additional tests and ensures completion of necessary forms.
• Scans all required consent forms into the EMR.
• Answers and routes telephone calls, places outgoing calls, and contacts patients for prescreening information.
• Makes pre- and post-procedure calls for all imaging modalities as needed.
• Determines patient imaging service numbers using RIS/EMR systems.
• Cleans and disinfects assigned modality areas to maintain a safe environment.
• Reports computer downtime and equipment malfunctions to appropriate supervisors or team members.
• Does other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, radiation, burns, temperature extremes, loud noises, working in confined spaces, and combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A Department: Radiology Shift: Flex (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 301 E Main St City, State: Lexington, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.