Cardiac Sonographer

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility:  Via Christi Murdock Clinic
• Specialty: Echocardiography
• Schedule: Day  l  Full-time
• Sign-on bonus: Sign-On Bonus eligible for qualified candidates.

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

• 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.

Additional Preferences:

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• 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.