Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Ascension
- Wichita, KS
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Department: Imaging
- Schedule: Part time Evening shift, 2 weekday with a Friday evening rotation 1p to 10p. One night a week overnight call, every 6th weekend call rotation
- Hospital: Ascension Via Christi
- Location: Wichita, Kansas, St Teresa
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*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesPerform diagnostic procedures on patient using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.
- Sets up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
- Implement safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
- Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
- Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Ensure to prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- 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:
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) 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.
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required.