Radiology Tech Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks a Radiology support professional to assist the Radiology staff at UKHC Good Samaritan Hospital. You will help prepare patients for exams, manage room turnover, answer phones, clean, transport patients, stock supplies, and support patient transfers.

You will also round the department to ensure cleanliness and clear patient communication. Required BLS within 90 days of hire; shift varies with an on-site role at a major university hospital.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitating patient throughput in Radiology by preparing patients for exams.
• Perform duties such as room turnover, answering phones, cleaning and transporting patients.
• Stock supplies and interact with RIS system; assist with patient transfers.
• Conduct rounds to ensure department cleanliness and appropriate patient communication.

Skills

BLS Certification

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Basic Life Support ( BLS ) Certified within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects over 50 lbs.

Shift

Varies

Job Summary

This position provides clinical support and patient care functions alongside the Radiology staff at UKHC Good Samaritan Hospital. This employee will assist with facilitating patient throughput in the department by performing functions such as preparing patients for their exam, room turnover, answering phones, cleaning, transporting patients, stocking supplies, interacting with the RIS system, and assisting with patient transfers. This position will also be responsible for rounding throughout the department to ensure cleanliness and appropriate patient communication.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

12/01/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
  • Yes
  • No
• University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a current Kentucky BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or are you eligible to obtain by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter