Radiology Tech Assistant/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Radiology Tech Assistant to support Nuclear Medicine staff. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, room turnover, answering phones, transporting patients, stocking supplies, and assisting with RIS interactions.

The role requires adherence to safety and privacy standards, heavy lifting as needed, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth patient flow and high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and assist with patient transfers.
• Perform room turnover, transport patients, and stock supplies.
• Answer phones and support RIS system interactions.
• Maintain department cleanliness and effective patient communication.

Skills

Excel

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Patient privacy

Healthcare experience

Medical office experience

Education

HS

Tools

RIS system

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Radiology Tech Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56087

Working Title

Radiology Tech Assistant

Department Name

H3186: Nuclear Medicine

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

05

Salary Range

$17.54-22.60/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

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

Physical Requirements

Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also requires some repetitive motion tasks.

Shift

Day shift. Monday through Friday. Varying start time according to departmental needs.

Job Summary

This position provides clinical support and patient care functions alongside the Nuclear Medicine staff at Chandler Hospital. This employee will assist with facilitating patient throughout 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

Excel, customer service skills, willingness to learn, phlebotomy. Attention to detail, accuracy, computer literacy, sensitivity to patient privacy, healthcare or medical office experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Equivalent of a High School diploma plus BLS certification (within 90 days of hire) and more than 2 years healthcare or medical office experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

10/26/2026

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.