Radiology Tech Assistant - PRN

Olathe Health; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Olathe Health is seeking a Radiology Tech Assistant to support radiology teams in patient preparation, transfer, and image delivery at Olathe Hospital. The role emphasizes patient observation, timely imaging, and collaboration with technologists.

This PRN, part-time position offers flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends, with responsibilities across EMR, PACS, and O2 data systems. Candidates should be prepared to assist with room setup, transport, and patient comfort while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or as noted in pre-2026 guidelines).
• Experience with imaging support and patient observation is preferred.
• Ability to use patient information systems and coordinate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with professional, clinical and technical competencies for the unit.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to staff.
• Coordinate information between nursing and technology teams.
• Access EMR/PACS data prior to exams and prepare rooms.
• Transport patients to and from radiology and assist with workflow.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

O2

PACS

EMR

Job description

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 is various hours/schedule based on needs for the schedule. Great opportunity for someone need flexibility with hours and/or availability for days/evenings/nights/weekends.

Position Title: Radiology Tech Assistant - PRN Olathe Hospital

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

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-56773

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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