MRI Technologist

AECOM; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Radiologic Technologist specializing in MRI, operating high-tech imaging equipment in a full-time role. You'll ensure patient safety, quality imaging, and contribute to diagnosing health conditions while enjoying benefits like paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days.
• ARRT certification in Radiography required within 90 days.
• ARRT certification in MRI required within 15 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate scanner for diagnostic imaging.
• Prepare and position patients and select imaging parameters.
• Monitor patient data and ensure quality of images sent to PACS.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Technical Proficiency

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

+ **Schedule:** Full-time, 2:30-11:00pm, 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**

Operate a scanner to obtain images used to diagnose and treat of pathologies.

+ Prepare and position patient and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

+ Perform patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.

+ Enter and monitor patient data, transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develop film in an automatic processor.

+ 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.

**Requirements**

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.

+ 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 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 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**

Radiologic technologist with mri experience preferred but willing to train.

**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.

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