Technologist Assistant

akumincorp; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employee contributions

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO and sick time

Job summary

Akumin is a leading outpatient radiology and oncology service provider that emphasizes patient‑centered care. The Technologist Assistant supports therapists and technologists, helps with patient flow and department operations, and maintains equipment and safety protocols to ensure high standards of care.

The role requires strong people skills, adaptability, and the ability to interact credibly with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• BLS certification is required.
• Excellent people skills and high adaptability.
• Ability to interact with healthcare professionals with credibility.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook, HIS/RIS and PACS.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists/technologists in safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) activities, including transfers, lifting, turning, and ambulation.
• Help coordinate patient flow to and from the changing rooms, and in and out of the department.
• Manages clinical inventory, performing regular checks and coordinating supply orders to ensure continuous service availability.
• Performs daily maintenance of blanket and contrast warmer, refrigerator temperature checks, and transport equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, oxygen tanks, etc.).
• Demonstrates courteous, respectful communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Uses aseptic technique, maintain knowledge of Universal Precaution and radiation safety protocols.
• Performs other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

People skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Healthcare communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

HIS/RIS

PACS

Job description

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting‑edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient‑centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.

The Technologist Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the delivery of the high standards of patient care mandated by the organization are met with the provision of services and in the interaction with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support therapists/technologists in safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) activities, including transfers, lifting, turning, and ambulation
• Help coordinate patient flow to and from the changing rooms, and in and out of the department.
• Manages clinical inventory, performing regular checks and coordinating supply orders to ensure continuous service availability.
• Performs daily maintenance of blanket and contrast warmer, refrigerator temperature checks, and transport equipment. (wheelchairs, stretchers, oxygen tanks, etc.)
• Demonstrates courteous, respectful communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Uses aseptic technique, maintain knowledge of Universal Precaution and radiation safety protocols.
• Performs other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• BLS
• Must possess excellent people skills, a high level of adaptability and problem‑solving capabilities.
• The ability to interact with healthcare professionals and center personnel while maintaining a high level of credibility in a demanding environment is of utmost importance.
• Familiarity with current software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, HIS/RIS and PACS.

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• BLS and ACLS preferred
• One-year experience in the medical field

Physical Requirements

The employee may be exposed to a strong magnetic field or radioactive material, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift (ability to move non‑ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Cross training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA accounts with employee contributions
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Defined PTO and sick time programs

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.