Radiology Tech Assistant - PRN
Olathe Health · Olathe, KS · 5 days ago
OTHRPart-time
Position is various hours/schedule based on needs for the schedule. Great opportunity for someone needing flexibility with hours and/or availability for days/evenings/nights/weekends.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- Provides constant patient observation while in immediate care area. Reports to technologist/nurse and/or physician if there is a change in patient’s mental status, pain, or condition.
- Coordinates information between nursing unit and the technology staff. Confirms and screens patient for appointments.
- Accesses patient information in the EMR prior to patient’s exam and presents to technologist staff for review.
- Enters information into O2 to assist radiology technologists.
- Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals and values of the hospital, department and division.
- Prepares imaging rooms before and after patient exam to assist with efficient and timely room turnover.
- Transports patients to and from radiology department.
- Attends to patient’s comfort during transport and in the radiology department. Reports condition changes during transport to technologist/nurse or physician.
- Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner and with accuracy, such as assisting with inpatient/outpatient schedule coordination of patients.
- Provides education to patients, patient families, and nursing units regarding radiology procedures.
- Retrieves and/or creates patients’ electronic folders and accesses reports and other patient or exam data via O2, PACS and the Cloud.
- Maintains supply par levels and orders supplies.
- Promptly reports equipment malfunctions.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- High School Graduate (A high school diploma or GED is not required for Radiology Assistants hired prior to February 2026.)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) certification within 14 days of hire.
- Ability to use computer systems, retrieving data when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-6 months experience with caring for acute, ED, or long-term care patients.
- Experience as an MA, EMT, or LPN.
Time Type: Part time