Mammography Tech

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography in Wichita, KS. The role involves day shifts, full-time schedule with 3-4 Mammography days per week and occasional Diagnostic X-Ray weekends. You’ll work in a supportive team focused on high-quality imaging and patient care.

Minimum requirements include ARRT Mammography and Radiography credentials, Kansas license, and BLS. Ascension offers comprehensive benefits and tuition support through our academic partnerships.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist credentialed from Kansas Board of Healing Arts within 3 months of hire date.
• ARRT Radiography credentialed within 3 months of hire date.
• ARRT Mammography credentialed within 15 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional mammography imaging by preparing and positioning patients and selecting technical parameters.
• Explain procedures and emphasize preventive breast health to patients.
• Maintain quality and safety by evaluating image quality and adhering to radiation safety guidelines and PACS submissions.
• Monitor equipment, report malfunctions, and maintain a clean clinical space to optimize patient experience.

Skills

Mammography

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

Education

ARRT Mammography credential

ARRT Radiography credential

Kansas Board of Healing Arts Radiologic Technologist license

High School diploma or Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Facility: Via Christi St. Joseph, may float to Murdock Clinic, St. Teresa Clinic, or Founders Circle Clinic


• Specialty: Mammography


• Schedule: Day l Full-Time | 3-4 days per week in Mammography, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | Every other weekend in Diagnostic X-Ray 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS


• Facility: Via Christi St. Joseph, may float to Murdock Clinic, St. Teresa Clinic, or Founders Circle Clinic


• Specialty: Mammography


• Schedule: Day l Full-Time | 3-4 days per week in Mammography, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | Every other weekend in Diagnostic X-Ray 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

#NextGenHealthcare

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver exceptional mammography imaging services by accurately preparing and positioning patients, selecting technical parameters, and capturing high-quality images to ensure precise diagnostic outcomes.


• Empower and educate patients by clearly explaining procedures and highlighting the vital role regular mammography plays in preventive breast health, fostering a supportive and reassuring environment.


• Maintain rigorous quality and safety standards by evaluating image technical quality (density, contrast, definition), applying strict radiation safety guidelines, and ensuring flawless data submissions to PACS.


• Champion equipment integrity and environmental care by monitoring machine functionality, reporting technical malfunctions promptly, and maintaining a clean, orderly clinical space to optimize the patient experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• 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.


• 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.


• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 15 Months (1 1/4 year) 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

• Graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic 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.

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