Echocardiography Technician; Cardiac Sonographer PRN

Overview

The Echocardiography Technician (Cardiac Sonographer) performs diagnostic echo cardiographic procedures to assist physicians in evaluating cardiac anatomy and function. The role requires obtaining high-quality images, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and accurately documenting results in compliance with facility policies and District of Columbia healthcare regulations, including licensure and certification requirements for ultrasound/sonography.

The Echocardiography Technician works under the supervision of a licensed physician and collaborates with the cardiology team to support patient care, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Performs echocardiography, distinguishing cardiac structures and assessing the quality of tracings obtained.
• Performs advanced tests, such as 2-D and M-mode echocardiograms and Doppler studies.
• Performs daily inspection of equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Trains technicians, residents, and fellows in routine and specialized equipment procedures and in interpreting echocardiography results.
• Responds to cardiovascular emergencies that occur during testing.
• Sets up and maintains the Echocardiology Laboratory.
• May perform other non-invasive cardiology tests, such as exercise/stress testing, Holter monitoring, stress echo, dobutamine stress echo, and Optison stress.
• Generate cardiology reports for review by cardiologists.

• Maintain records, files, and linen inventory; order supplies.
• Prepare Optison contrast under NP or MD supervision.
• Assist with research studies as assigned.
• Perform IV insertion and other non-invasive cardiology testing (Holter monitoring, exercise/stress testing).
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform administrative tasks (faxing, copying).

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited echocardiography or cardiac sonography program (CAAHEP or equivalent).
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in the performance of echo cardiographic procedures.
• Licensure & Certification Requirements: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from CCI required;
  Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
• Physical Requirements: Stand, walk, bend, and reach above shoulder for long periods; occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 lbs; PPE as required; manual dexterity to operate computing and clerical equipment.

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers, preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. The GW MFA maintains a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH).

The GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals and a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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