Medical Director, Echocardiography Laboratory

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); In loco; USD 250.000 - 320.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS seeks a Medical Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory to provide clinical and operational leadership for the lab, ensuring imaging quality and guideline adherence. The role involves supervising staff, supporting accreditation, and partnering with cardiology and administrative leaders on staffing and resources.

The position emphasizes academic activities such as teaching, research, and program development to advance cardiovascular

Competenze

• Advanced training and experience in echocardiography.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Board certification in Cardiology; subspecialty certification in Echocardiography.
• Eligibility for or current unrestricted medical license in KS and MO.
• Leadership experience in an echocardiography lab or cardiovascular imaging program.
• Commitment to academic medicine, including teaching and research.
• Strong communication, organizational and patient-safety focus.

Mansioni

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the echocardiography laboratory.
• Oversee imaging quality and adherence to guidelines.
• Mentor sonographers and trainees; support accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams on complex cases.
• Participate in teaching, research and program development to advance cardiovascular imaging.

Conoscenze

Cardiology expertise

Collaborating with physicians

Formazione

Board certification in Cardiology; Echocardiography certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a leading academic medical center recognized nationally for excellence in complex care, diagnosis, and patient experience. The health system offers advanced treatment options driven by its strong foundation in medical research, education, and innovation. Physicians here are actively involved in research and teaching, contributing to breakthroughs that shape future therapies and technologies. Patients from across the region and country seek care at this destination center for specialized, complex conditions. Team members join a mission-focused organization committed to advancing academic medicine and delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Role Description

The Medical Director, Echocardiography Laboratory is a full-time, on-site role located in Kansas City, KS. This position provides clinical and operational leadership for the echocardiography laboratory, overseeing quality of imaging, adherence to guidelines, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Medical Director will interpret echocardiographic studies, collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams on complex cases, and ensure evidence-based protocols are consistently applied. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring sonographers and trainees, supporting accreditation and regulatory compliance, and partnering with administrative leaders on staffing, workflow, and resource utilization. The role also involves participation in academic activities such as teaching, research, and program development to advance cardiovascular imaging at the health system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Cardiology, with advanced training and experience in echocardiography.
• Ability to collaborate effectively when Working with Physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Board certification in Cardiology; subspecialty certification in Echocardiography.
• Eligibility for or current unrestricted medical license in the state of Kansas and Missouri.
• Proven leadership experience in an echocardiography lab or cardiovascular imaging program, including quality and operations oversight.
• Commitment to academic medicine, including teaching, mentorship, and participation in clinical research or scholarly activities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills, with a focus on patient safety and excellent patient experience.
• Experience in a large academic or tertiary care center is beneficial; familiarity with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements is a plus.