Cardiac Echo Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Echocardiographer/Cardiac Sonographer to provide diagnostic cardiovascular imaging at Joint Base Andrews. The role involves performing TTE, TEE, and stress echocardiograms, conducting specialized studies, and ensuring timely reporting of findings.

Requirements include a CAAHEP-accredited cardiovascular technologist program, BLS and ACLS, ARDMS/CCI credentials, and a minimum of 24 months of cardiac ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a cardiovascular technologist program accredited by CAAHEP (JRC-CVT).
• BLS and ACLS required and AHA certified.
• Board Certification: RDCS or RCS preferred.
• Active credential through ARDMS or CCI required.
• Minimum 24 months of recent cardiac ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and stress echocardiograms.
• Conduct specialized studies including contrast and bubble studies, Dopplers, ABI, and abdominal aortic duplex exams.
• Prepare patients, obtain vitals, review history, and document findings.
• Acquire high-quality cardiac images and identify abnormalities requiring additional imaging.
• Assist physicians during advanced cardiac procedures and establish intravascular access when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient records and upload reports in electronic systems.
• Ensure infection control, equipment calibration, and routine quality control checks.
• Support cardiopulmonary lab admin functions and maintain CPT/EM coding accuracy.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

TTE

TEE

Stress echo

Clinical judgment

Education

CAAHEP-accredited cardiovascular technologist program

Additional training via accredited medical assistant or military program

Job description

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Echocardiographer/Cardiac Sonographer to provide diagnostic cardiovascular imaging at Joint Base Andrews. The role involves performing TTE, TEE, and stress echocardiograms, conducting specialized studies, and ensuring timely reporting of findings.

Requirements include a CAAHEP-accredited cardiovascular technologist program, BLS and ACLS, ARDMS/CCI credentials, and a minimum of 24 months of cardiac ultrasound experience.