Echocardiography Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the well-being of Kansas communities. This role in the Cardiology department involves performing critical diagnostic procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging, and adhering to safety standards. With over 135 years of service, the organization values community impact and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and contribute to patient care while enjoying various benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Embrace a fulfilling career that makes a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Cardiographic Tech or Radiologic Technologist credentials needed within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures.
• Set up imaging equipment and ensure quality control.
• Maintain a clean and safe department environment.

Skills

Diagnostic procedures

Imaging equipment setup

Quality control procedures

Patient positioning

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

Details

Department: Cardiology

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm.

Clinic: Ascension Medical Group

Location: 848 N St. Francis Suite 1963 Wichita, KS.

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

1. Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.
2. Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
3. Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
4. Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
5. Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
6. Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
7. Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
8. Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
9. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in the department.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. One or more of the following required:
1. Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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:

1. 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.

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.

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.