Radiology Tech Extender

University Hospitals; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH seeks a patient care assistant to support Radiology teams during imaging procedures. You will assist with patient assessments, transfers, and safety, while helping with data entry and supply logistics in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and less than 1 year of customer service experience, with emphasis on clear communication and patient-centered care in a multi-generational environment.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency).
• Effective communication across diverse populations and generations (Required proficiency).
• Able to organize and adjust to changing workflow and patient care needs (Required proficiency).
• Good communication skills (Required proficiency).
• Patient care equipment: telephone, nurse call system, pager, computers (Required proficiency).
• Knowledge of PAC system and electronic health records (Required proficiency).

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiologic Technologist by completing basic patient assessments: verify orders, questionnaires, preparation, and instruction; coordinate care with the health care team.
• Facilitate patient care including lifting, transport, chaperone and monitoring of patients.
• Assist with Radiology computer information and data entry including PACS system.
• Ensure adequate availability of procedural supplies, ordering and stocking items.
• Support hospital initiatives to meet patient satisfaction goals.
• Adhere to MRI and radiation safety policies and SOPs.
• Follow hospital/core values, SOPs, policies and standards.
• Register and check-in patients; communicate with health care team to coordinate care.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Patient care equipment operation

PAC system & EHR knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PAC system

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Details

• Full Time
• Night Shift 11pm-7:30am
• Day shift training to start

Location

Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH

A Brief Overview

Provides support and assistance to the Radiologic Technologist in caring for patients and family members during the imaging process, completing clerical/computer duties, lifting/transporting of patients, and following hospital and departmental policies, protocols, and SOPs (including Radiation and MRI safety).

What You Will Do

• Assist the Radiologic Technologist by completing basic patient assessments including verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, patient preparation and instruction. Communication with other members of the health care team to help coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate patient care including, lifting, transport, chaperone and monitoring of patients.
• Assist with Radiology computer information and data entry including PAC system.
• Ensure the adequate availability of procedural supplies to include ordering and stocking patient care supply item.
• Follow hospital initiative in order to meet patient satisfaction goals.
• Follow MRI and radiation safety policies and procedures
• Follow hospital and department Core Values, SOPs, policies, and standards
• Register and check-in patients
• Communicate with other members of the health care team to help coordinate patient care

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Ravenna

Work Locations

6847 N Chestnut St

Job

Radiology / Radiation Oncology

Organization

Portage_Medical_Center

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Entry Level

Travel

No

Remote Work

No

Job Posting

Sep 16, 2026, 4:52:29 PM

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED High School diploma (Required)

Work Experience

• less than 1 year customer service experience (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic patient care skills (Required proficiency)
• Able to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse population across mutli-generations. (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize and adjust to changing workflow and patient care needs. (Required proficiency)
• Good communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager, computers (Required proficiency)
• knowledge of PAC system and electronic health records. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%