Radiography Tech
Ascension · Wichita, KS · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Location: Wichita, KS | Facility: Via Christi St. Teresa | Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology
Schedule
Full-Time | Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3 pm with a future transition incorporating 12 hour shifts every third weekend and holiday rotation. No current weekend rotation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through academic partnership with Wichita State University
Responsibilities
- Produce high quality diagnostic images that empower physicians to make accurate, life-saving diagnoses for every patient.
- Advocate for patient safety by strictly managing radiation exposure and meticulously following safety protocols to ensure a "zero-harm" environment.
- Execute precision imaging by expertly positioning patients and selecting exact technical parameters to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
- Manage the digital patient record by verifying data accuracy and lead markers before submission to PACS, maintaining a seamless continuum of care.
- Maintain a high-readiness environment by monitoring equipment performance and optimizing clinical protocols to ensure the department is always prepared for the next patient.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
Skills
Surgery will be core assignment and will support Diagnostic Radiology - ED portables and inpatient fluoroscopy. CT cross training opportunity available.