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How much do imaging assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for imaging assistant in Hawaii is $18.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.78 and $19.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an imaging assistant?

Imaging Assistants are healthcare professionals who support radiologists and technologists in medical imaging departments. They help prepare patients for imaging procedures, maintain and organize imaging equipment, handle administrative tasks, and assist with patient positioning. Their role is essential for ensuring efficient workflow, patient comfort, and the smooth operation of imaging services. Imaging Assistants do not perform diagnostic imaging themselves but play a vital role in the overall process.

What does an imaging assistant do?

As an Imaging Assistant, your daily responsibilities typically include preparing patients for imaging procedures, ensuring proper identification and documentation, and assisting technologists with equipment setup. You may also help with patient transport, manage scheduling, and maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in imaging areas. Your support is essential to keep workflow efficient, enhance patient experience, and allow radiology professionals to focus on conducting diagnostic tests and interpreting results.

What is the difference between Imaging Assistant vs Radiologic Technologist?

AspectImaging AssistantRadiologic Technologist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate's degree in radiologic technology; certification/license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient centersHospitals, imaging centers, clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with patient prep, equipment setup, basic imaging tasksPerform diagnostic imaging procedures like X-rays, CT scans

Imaging Assistants typically support radiologic technologists by preparing patients and equipment, while radiologic technologists perform the actual imaging procedures. Both roles are essential in medical imaging but differ in required credentials and responsibilities.

What skills and qualifications does an imaging assistant need?

To thrive as an Imaging Assistant, you need a basic understanding of medical imaging procedures, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or related healthcare coursework. Familiarity with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), imaging equipment, and hospital information systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to support patients compassionately help distinguish outstanding candidates. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate imaging workflow, patient comfort, and seamless collaboration within radiology departments.
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Infographic showing various Imaging Assistant job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,758 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Imaging Assistant - Imaging

Hawaii Pacific Health

Honolulu, HI • On-site

Other

Posted 2 days ago

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Hawaii Pacific Health rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

108th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children is Hawai'i’s only maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty hospital. It is well recognized as Hawai'i’s leader in the care of women, infants and children. With 253 beds, the not-for-profit hospital delivers 6,000 babies a year, and is also a medical teaching and research facility. Specialty services for patients throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific Region include intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric and adult care, critical care air transport and high-risk perinatal care. Over 1,400 employees and more than 700 physicians provide specialty care at Kapi'olani. The hospital is home to the Kapi'olani Women’s Center and the Women’s Cancer Center, and offers numerous community programs and services, such as specialty pediatric clinics, the Kapi'olani Child Protection Center and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center.

Imaging offers a wide range of technologies from simple X-rays to complicated interventional radiological procedures. Our highly trained professionals and state-of-the-art facilities provide quality imaging services for patient diagnosis and treatment, including: Diagnostic Radiology, Computerized Tomography, Mammography, Ultrasonography, Nuclear Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electroencephalography, Electrocardiogram, Holter Monitoring and Echocardiography.

As the Imaging Assistant, you will help the Imaging Services department at our hospitals and clinics provide the highest quality diagnostic technology and service to our patients and their families. In this role, you will provide a variety of clerical and clinical support activities to the imaging program. We are looking for someone with excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to work with others in a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Work Schedule: Rotating - 8 Hours

Work Type: Per Diem

FTE: 0.475000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Req ID 33986

Pay Range: 24.60 - 25.89 USD per hour

Category: Administrative

Minimum Qualifications: High School or equivalent. One (1) year hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a nurse aide or medical assistant program. Previous experience in an Imaging department. Data entry experience. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.


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