Weekend Radiology Assistant - Night Shift & Patient Care

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiology Assistant for weekend night shifts (Fri–Sun, 7pm–6:30am). You will assist radiology technologists, transfer and observe patients, and manage information from PACS and O2 to support timely imaging.

Responsibilities include patient care, room turnover, EMR access, patient education, and coordination with nursing and tech staff. Prior experience in acute care is valued.

Qualifications

• High school graduate as a baseline requirement; experience in acute/ED care preferred.
• Healthcare support experience such as MA/EMT/LPN is advantageous.
• Lifecare and radiology workflow familiarity is beneficial.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional, clinical and technical competencies for the unit.
• Maintain constant patient observation and report changes to staff.
• Coordinate information between nursing and technology staff.
• Access EMR and present data to technologists for review.
• Enter information into O2 to assist radiology staff.
• Maintain patient-centered focus and support hospital values.
• Prepare imaging rooms before/after exams for efficient turnover.
• Transport patients to and from the radiology department.
• Attend to patient comfort during transport and in radiology.
• Assist with schedule coordination and inpatient/outpatient flow.
• Educate patients and families about radiology procedures.
• Manage electronic folders and access reports via O2, PACS, and Cloud.
• Maintain supply par levels and order supplies.
• Promptly report equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Patient observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED (not required before Feb 2026)

3-6 months experience in acute/ED/long-term care

Experience as MA, EMT, or LPN

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiology Assistant for weekend night shifts (Fri–Sun, 7pm–6:30am). You will assist radiology technologists, transfer and observe patients, and manage information from PACS and O2 to support timely imaging.

Responsibilities include patient care, room turnover, EMR access, patient education, and coordination with nursing and tech staff. Prior experience in acute care is valued.