Unit Assistant – Radiology

TriHealth; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential up to $7/hr

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Part-time Unit Assistant for Radiology at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports Imaging Services with clerical tasks, patient greeting, order entry, and PACS-related duties.

The position involves coordinating with technologists and assisting with patient transport, observation, and basic clinical support as needed. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, can type 30 wpm, and have up to one year of professional experience.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED.
• Typing 30 wpm.
• Up to 1 year experience in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge/competency of the hospital information system.
• Uses phone techniques ensuring service excellence and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintains accurate records through paperwork completion.
• Greets patients, physicians, and staff with prompt, courteous service.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills.
• Coordinates patient flow with lead technologists; observes patients and assists with transport and personal needs.
• Recognizes patient status changes and calls for appropriate assistance.
• May start IVs as needed.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Unit Assistant – Radiology (Part-time) – Good Samaritan Hospital

At TriHealth, you’ll be part of a compassionate, patient‑centered health system that values teamwork, growth, and service excellence. Our Unit Assistant team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care, and we’re committed to supporting you as you build your career in healthcare.

Location:

• Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule:

• Part-time (40 Hours Bi-weekly)
• Day Shift
• Rotating Weekend Commitment
• No Holiday or On Call Commitment

Incentives:

TriHealth offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $7 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED
• Type 30 wpm
• Up to 1 year experience Professional

Job Overview:

This position, under the direction and supervision of the Clerical/Radiology Supervisor or Manager, is responsible for providing the clerical support necessary for Imaging Services. This could include greeting patients, activating the pre‑admitted outpatient, acquiring signatures for consents and NNC’s, entering orders, patients, working in the PACS environment, responding to email, phone and fax requests, doing routine audits of Epic/PACS databases, correcting/editing reports from radiologists, and other clerical functions as required by their designated site. This position may also coordinate with lead technologists the flow of patients throughout the department, responsible for patient observation, patient transport and assisting patients with personal needs and needs to be able to recognize status change and call for appropriate assistance and is available for other duties as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge/competency of the hospital information system.
• Utilizes effective phone techniques following service excellence, HIPPA guidelines, and obtaining accurate information with the appropriate follow-through.
• Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork.
• Greets all patients, physicians, and staff pleasantly with prompt and courteous service.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills.
• Coordinates with lead technologists/technologists the flow of patients throughout the department, responsible for patient observation, patient transport and assisting patients with personal needs.
• Recognizes patient status changes and calls for appropriate assistance.
• May also require starting IVs.

Other job-related information:

Working Conditions:

• Bending - Frequently
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Frequently
• Pulling - Frequently
• Pushing - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job keywords:

Radiologic Technologist and Technician / Radiologist / Physician Assistant / Medical and Clinical laboratory Technologist / Radiation Therapist / Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician / Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist / Nuclear Medicine Technologist