Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi St. Francis and flexibility to float to other radiology locations

Department/Speciality: Echocardiology

Schedule: Rotating l PRN | 2 shifts/month min commitment

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

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, youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Capture high quality cardiac images and hemodynamic data to provide physicians with the critical insights needed for life-saving diagnoses.
• Navigate complex diagnostic studies by expertly maneuvering advanced imaging technology, ensuring every scan meets the highest clinical standards for accuracy.
• Advocate for patient safety and comfort by precisely positioning patients and maintaining rigorous quality control protocols throughout the imaging process.
• Translate technical findings into clinical value by identifying pathology and ensuring all data sent to PACS is comprehensive, accurate, and ready for immediate review.
• Maintain an efficient and high-standard care environment by managing advanced imaging equipment and procedural spaces, ensuring the department is always safe and optimized for the next patient.

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.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiographic Tech specializing in Vascular Interpretation credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

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.

• Educational Foundation: Must be a graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

• Professional Credentialing: Hold an active Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) credential, or successfully obtain the credential within 12 months of start date or transfer date.

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