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.

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.
  
  

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Allied Health

Organization

Heart Institute

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Job Posting

Nov 14, 2025, 12:24:51 AM

Full-Time Salary Range

98800