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

TriHealth, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential up to $7/hr

Job summary

TriHealth's Unit Assistant role at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati supports Imaging Services through clerical tasks, patient greeting, order entry, and PACS-related duties. You’ll coordinate patient flow, assist with transportation, and help with routine documentation under supervision.

The position is part-time on day shift with rotating weekends and no holidays, offering shift differentials based on schedule and organizational guidelines.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 the 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