RadiologicTechnologist

Company: Ascension (System Office)
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: March 14, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Radiologic Technologist

PRN, Rotating

Ascension Via Christi - Manhattan,KS

All shifts and holidays and call

Why Join Ascension?

Ascension Via Christi Health has a rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region, which dates back more than 125 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, our integrated health system - with hospitals, physician clinics, therapy centers and other health services - is the largest healthcare provider in Kansas.

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.

What You Will Do

As an associate with Via Christi Health, you will have the opportunity to take radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.

Responsibilities:

* Prepares and positions patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.
* Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
* Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
* Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
* Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
* Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
* Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
* Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

What You Will Need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

* Required Credential(s):
* BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
* 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.
* Licensed Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts .

Education:

* Diploma
* High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required



Work Experience:

* None required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Via Christi Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Please see the link below for more information.

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

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.

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