Radiology Technologist Assistant

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Night Shift Radiology Support role to assist technologists during imaging procedures, perform clerical tasks, and help with patient care in an onsite setting.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with preferred enrollment in a Radiologic Technology program, and a willingness to learn EPIC and PACS workflows. Excellent communication and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Ability to follow safety policies and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiographers with clerical tasks and patient preparation.
• Data entry and imaging systems management (EPIC, PACS, exam tracking).
• Follow MRI and radiation safety policies and report concerns.
• Explain procedures and address patient questions, ensuring comfort.
• Monitor patients and coordinate with staff during exams.
• Transport patients safely and assist with transfers and positioning.
• Ensure workflow efficiency and communicate delays to technologists.
• Monitor supplies and perform room inspections and inventory checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
• Set up equipment and supplies for examinations.
• Carry out other duties to support department operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Radiologic Technology Program student

Tools

EPIC

PACS

Exam tracking

Job description

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Night Shift

Onsite

Summary

Provides support and assistance to the 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).

Responsibilities

• 1. Assist radiographers with clerical tasks, including verifying orders, completing questionnaires, and preparing patients.
• 2. Manage data entry and imaging systems, including EPIC, PACS, and exam tracking workflows.
• 3. Follow MRI and radiation safety policies, screening patients and reporting any safety concerns.
• 4. Prepare, instruct, and support patients, explaining procedures and addressing questions.
• 5. Monitor patients in exam rooms or holding areas, reporting changes to technologists, nurses, or physicians.
• 6. Transport patients safely and assist with transfers and positioning for exams.
• 7. Maintain workflow efficiency, verifying exams, communicating delays, and supporting technologists.
• 8. Monitor and replenish supplies, performing daily and monthly room checks and inventory counts.
• 9. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• 10. Set up equipment and medical/surgical supplies needed for examinations.
• 11. Perform miscellaneous support tasks, such as collecting and transporting supplies.
• 12. Complete other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Other information

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
• 2. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 3. Basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient scheduling experience preferred.
• 4. This position requires excellent communication skills.

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: High School diploma or GED required. Current student of Radiologic Technology Program preferred.
• 2. Certification: Basic Life Support preferred, or to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• 3. Years of relevant experience: 1 year preferred
• 4. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite