Lead Radiology Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving Kansas communities for over 135 years. This role in Diagnostic Radiology offers an opportunity to lead a team in delivering high-quality medical imaging and patient care. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, mentor staff, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment. As part of a faith-based, non-profit organization, you will be empowered to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a range of benefits and career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about healthcare and making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• Experience in diagnostic radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in medical imaging activities and ensure quality.
• Monitor patient documentation and oversee quality control.

Skills

Medical Imaging

Patient Care

Quality Control

Staff Training

Documentation Accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Tools

PACS

Job description

Details

+ Department: Diagnostic Radiology

+ Schedule: Full-time, Evening shift, 1430-2300 Monday-Friday.

+ Hospital: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis

+ Location: Wichita, Kansas

Benefits

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Lead assigned staff in performing medical and diagnostic imaging activity or task.
2. Ensure quality in imaging, patient care and work flow.
3. Monitor patient documentation for timely completion and accuracy.
4. Oversee quality control testing, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting.
5. Serve as a resource to department staff as well as other members of the team as needed.
6. Perform staff orientation, training, and coaching.
7. Provide input to staff performance evaluation.
8. Position patient and select anatomic and technical parameter accurately.
9. Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
10. Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
11. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure room, storage area, dressing room, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
3. Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Two years diagnostic radiology experience

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.

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.