Cardiac Sonographer

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance for you and your de

Diverse and collaborative working env

Career growth and development

Affordable and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a skilled cardiac sonographer to perform comprehensive and specialized echocardiographic studies in a high‑volume lab. You will obtain 2D, M‑mode, Doppler, and color images, adjust equipment for optimal results, and participate in complex procedures including TEE and contrast studies.

Applicants should have an accredited cardiac sonography education, RDCS or RCS certification, and a current BLS credential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• RDCS or RCS certification required.
• Current BLS Certification, AHA.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive transthoracic echocardiographic studies per established protocols and standards.
• Performs limited echocardiographic studies based on clinical indications and physician orders.
• Obtains diagnostic 2D, M-mode, spectral Doppler, and color Doppler images and measurements.
• Ensures image optimization by adjusting equipment settings and imaging parameters.
• Performs special procedures including echo-guided biopsies, device implantations, TEE, contrast studies, stress testing.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program

RDCS or RCS certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Requisition #:683158 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Radiology/Imaging Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Tuition Assistance for you and your dependent child
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary

Performs comprehensive transthoracic echocardiographic studies according to established protocols and standards

• Performs limited echocardiographic studies based on clinical indication, physician order, and established protocols
• Obtains diagnostic quality two-dimensional (2D), M-mode, spectral Doppler, and color Doppler images and measurements
• Ensures image optimization by adjusting equipment settings and imaging

parameters

• Performs special procedures that may include but not limited to echo guided myocardial biopsies and device implantations, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), agitated saline and contrast-enhanced studies, exercise and dobutamine stress tests.
• Reviews the patient's clinical history, indication, and relevant prior imaging before performing the echocardiogram
• Provides appropriate patient positioning, explanation of the procedure, reassurance, and monitoring throughout the echocardiogram
• Maintains patient safety, privacy,

dignity, and comfort during echocardiograms and procedures

• Recognizes technically limited echocardiographic studies and communicates significant or unexpected findings to the interpreting physician or appropriate clinical leadership
• Documents echocardiogram information, measurements, technical limitations, required post operative surgical dressings and applicable contrast and/or agitated saline administration
• Maintains equipment and echo lab areas and reports equipment malfunctions or safety concerns
• Participates in training and

develops competency in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as required by the assigned department

• Participates in quality assurance, competency assessment, continuing education, and departmental improvement activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• 0 to 2 years of work experience as a cardiac sonographer
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) is required.
• Additional registries may be preferred (ex. RVT)
• Current BLS Certification, AHA

Salary Range: Minimum 37.02/hour - Maximum 61.11/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.