Mammography Technologist

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Kansas as a Mammography Technologist. In this vital role, you will provide essential mammography imaging services, ensuring patient safety and comfort while delivering high-quality images. With a commitment to community health and wellness, this position offers you the chance to make a significant impact on preventive breast health. You'll work in a supportive environment that values your expertise and dedication, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mammography equipment and perform related procedures.
• Educate patients about mammography and its importance.

Skills

Mammography Procedures

Radiation Safety Procedures

Patient Positioning

Technical Quality Evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Tools

Mammography Equipment

PACS

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Mammography
• Schedule: PRN, varied days needed, Mon-Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Hospital: Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa Clinic
• Location: Wichita, KS

What You Will Do

Provide mammography imaging services.

• Operate equipment and performs various mammography related procedures
• Prepare and position patient and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Explain procedures and educate patient about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develop and evaluate the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• 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.
• 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.

What You Will Need

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.
• 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

PRN Mammography technologist with 1 year of experience preferred

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.

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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.

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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.