Radiology Technologist
Company: Ascension
Location: Wichita
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Details
- Sign-on bonus: $7500.00
- Department: Diagnostic Radiology
- Schedule: Full time Evening shift
- Hospital: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis
- Location: Wichita, KansasBenefits Paid time off (PTO) Various
health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits
including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption
assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your
community *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary
by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example:
Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer
will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and
qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional
specifics.Responsibilities Take radiologic films providing quality
images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.
- Prepare and position patient for imaging and selects exposure
factors accurately.
- Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within
the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal
regulations.
- Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal
activity.
- Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as
warranted.
- Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary
radiation.
- Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and
documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and
patient data/history).
- Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
- Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to
appropriate personnel.
- Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to
include procedure room, storage area, dressing room, film storage
area and any other areas in department.
- Position patient and select anatomic and technical parameters
accurately.Requirements Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or
job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American
Red Cross accepted.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography
credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job
transfer date required.
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Kansas
Board of Healing Arts obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire
date or job transfer date required.Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative
experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of
applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Additional
Preferences No additional preferences.Why Join Our Team Ascension
Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing
to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest
healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across
a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health
services. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national
health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of
care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living
communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass
everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give
back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.
Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to
enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for
employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,
citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or
expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic
information, carrier status or any other legally protected status
or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the
EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights
(Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension
promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help
support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans
and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their
military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career
with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that
Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who
have applied for a position using our official application. Be on
alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will
not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify
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