Medical Director, Echocardiography Lab — Imaging Leader

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance for a

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance with tail

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Physician – Medical Director, Echocardiography Lab to lead a premier cardiovascular imaging program. This role combines strategic direction, clinical oversight, education, and research across the Echocardiography Laboratory and affiliated centers.

Qualifications include MD/DO, Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease, and Level III Echocardiography training; leadership in an academic medical center is preferred.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in cardiology.
• Level III echocardiography training required.
• Academic credentials appropriate for Associate Professor or Professor level.

Responsibilities

• Direct all clinical echocardiography operations and quality initiatives.
• Oversee imaging services including transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, contrast, 3D, strain, structural heart, and ICU echocardiography.
• Maintain IAC accreditation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop standardized imaging protocols and reporting across the health system.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop imaging faculty and sonographers.

Skills

Leadership

Academic medicine

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research oversight

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease

Level III Training in Echocardiography

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Physician – Medical Director, Echocardiography Lab to lead a premier cardiovascular imaging program. This role combines strategic direction, clinical oversight, education, and research across the Echocardiography Laboratory and affiliated centers.

Qualifications include MD/DO, Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease, and Level III Echocardiography training; leadership in an academic medical center is preferred.