PRN -Sr Echocardiography Technologist

Position Locations: Will work in DC, MD, and VA locations. The Sr. Echocardiography Technologist will perform a variety of technical and research responsibilities related to the Cardiology Echo Laboratory. Qualifications: Minimum Education Vocational Education High School diploma, Graduate of an approved school of Echocardiography. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 3 years - Prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferred) 1 year - Full time dedicated pediatric experience in an echo laboratory directed by a board-certified pediatric cardiologist. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac Sonography (ARDMS), Registered in Pediatrics, or Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer Show respect and sensitivity Demonstrate patience and self-control Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required) Functional Accountabilities Echocardiogram Procedure Independently perform echos on complex patients with congenital heart disease in inpatient and outpatient setting in a timely fashion; and, independently perform fetal echos in a timely fashion. Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos according to protocol. Perform Holter monitor hook-ups and EKG's as needed. Utilize on-line and/or off line analysis system effectively . Perform analysis in a timely fashion. Strive for accuracy; check work consistently and keep up with heavy volume; strive to improve quality of echos. Records/Billing All pertinent patient information is obtained for studies. All studies are created completely and accurately All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion. Research Activities/Special Projects Volunteer to be responsible for research project. Assist physicians/fellows with research, willingly. Collect all pertinent information. Assist director of echocardiography with telemedicine. Assist director of echocardiography with 3D echo and contrast studies. Equipment/Supplies Advise supervisor of any problems with equipment. Advise supervisor when supplies are low. Echo machine and probes are kept clean between patients. Help maintain neat and orderly work station and echo lab. Regional Outpatient Centers Be reliable and on-time Perform echos, EKG's and Holter monitors in a timely fashion. Be able to handle heavy volume effectively and efficiently . Work well with physicians, nurses and families. Keep clinics well stocked with supplies Other Responsibilities Participate in all aspects of on-call responsibilities and be reliable; work well with cardiologists. Instruct and guide junior level techs/fellows on approach to echoing patients with complex heart disease. Guide junior level techs/fellows on obtaining quality studies (utilization of transducers/controls). Instruct junior level techs/fellows on use of echo machine, digital acquisition and EnConcert system.

Created: 2026-03-10