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Imaging Intern

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Ascension

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Wichita

AI generated summary

  • You must obtain BLS certification within 30 days, have a high school diploma or be enrolled in an accredited program, and be a current ultrasound student.
  • You will assist technologists in imaging procedures, prepare contrast media, maintain cleanliness, transport patients, and complete workflow tasks under supervision.

Requirements

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.
  • Current ultrasound student.

Responsibilities

  • Provide services to patients within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist.
  • Prepare for and assist the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of imaging procedures.
  • Prepare contrast media and medications as directed by a supervising technologist.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas and dressing rooms.
  • Transport patients to and from medical imaging.
  • Assist in moving patients to, from and between radiographic tables, stretchers and wheelchairs.
  • Assist patients with general comfort care.
  • Complete paper and computer workflow procedures as directed by a supervising technologist.

FAQs

What department will I be working in as an Imaging Intern?

You will be working in the Ultrasound department.

What is the schedule for this internship?

The internship schedule is PRN (as needed) with rotating shifts.

Where is the internship location?

The internship is located at Ascension Via Christi, St. Joseph in Wichita, Kansas.

What are some benefits offered to interns?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), health insurance options, retirement benefits, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Imaging Intern?

Responsibilities include providing patient services under the supervision of a registered technologist, assisting with imaging procedures, preparing contrast media and medications, maintaining a clean department, transporting patients, and completing workflow procedures.

What certification is required for this position?

You must obtain a BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer date.

What educational background is required to apply for this internship?

Candidates must have a high school diploma equivalency or be enrolled in an accredited program specific to the discipline.

Are there any additional preferences for candidates?

Yes, current ultrasound students are preferred.

Why should I consider joining Ascension Via Christi?

Ascension Via Christi has a long history of caring for Kansas communities and offers various career opportunities across multiple facilities, along with a mission focused on making a positive community impact.

What is Ascension's stance on equal employment opportunity?

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants regardless of various legally protected statuses, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Does Ascension offer support for military families?

Yes, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers benefits to support the well-being of military families, veterans, and reservists.

How can I ensure that I am applying through the official application process?

You can be assured that you are applying through the official process by using the application linked on Ascension’s careers page, as they do not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Does Ascension participate in the E-Verify program?

Yes, Ascension participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

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Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) 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, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.