Radiology Tech Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s Chandler Hospital seeks a clinical support assistant to assist the Nuclear Medicine team. You will help prepare patients for exams, assist with room turnover, answer phones, transport patients, stock supplies, and interact with the RIS system, contributing to smooth workflow and patient care.

The role requires Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire, attention to detail, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a High School diploma.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• More than 2 years healthcare or medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and assist with patient transfers.
• Perform room turnover and maintain cleanliness in the department.
• Answer phones and assist with administrative tasks.
• Transport patients and stock supplies.
• Interact with the RIS system to support imaging workflow.

Skills

Excel

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Privacy sensitivity

Healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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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

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate which best represents your years of paid, full-time employment experience in healthcare.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, or are you able to obtain one within 90 days of your start date?
  • Yes
  • No