Cardiac Sonographer II

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Sibley Memorial Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, seeks a Cardiac Sonographer II to perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasounds across inpatient, outpatient, and research settings. Duties include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echo studies, with potential for biopsies and device procedures.

Requires 2+ years of experience, RDCS/ RCS certification on hire, and current BLS; travel to various Hopkins locations may be needed, with strong clinical reasoning and mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a cardiac sonographer (required).
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (upon hire).
• RDCS or RCS certification required (upon hire); other registries preferred.
• Current BLS certification (required).
• Proficient computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of cardiac ultrasounds in inpatient, outpatient, and research settings.
• May include echo-guided myocardial biopsies, device implantations, contrast-enhanced studies, and stress tests.
• Mentor and precept students and Cardiology Fellows; travel to multiple sites may be required.

Skills

RDCS/RCS

Cardiac Ultrasound

Computer skills

BLS Certification

Experience 2+ years

Education

Cardiac Sonography / Cardiovascular Tech degree

Job description

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$10K Sign-On Bonus Available!

Weekly Working Hours: [40 Hours per week]

Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift. 4-10 hours shifts, Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am to 5:30pm. On Call Required. No weekend work required.

Sibley Memorial Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, has a distinguished history of serving the community since its founding in. As a not-for-profit and full-service community hospital, Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic and skilled nursing inpatient services1890, as well as a 24-hour Emergency Department. Sibley’s campus is also home to Grand Oaks, an assisted living residence; a medical building with physician offices and ambulatory surgery and imaging centers.

Job Summary: The Cardiac Sonographer II performs a broad range of cardiac ultrasounds in inpatient, outpatient, and research settings which may include Transthoracic, Transesophageal, Exercise and Pharmacologic Stress, and other echocardiographic studies. Performs special procedures that may include but not limited to echo guided myocardial biopsies and device implantations, agitated saline and contrast-enhanced studies, and exercise and dobutamine stress tests. Employees may be required to perform additional echocardiographic studies and related duties based on the scope of services provided at their assigned site and their demonstrated competency. Applies more in-depth clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills as well as an increased capacity to problem solve. Mentors and precepts students and Cardiology Fellows. Travel to various locations may be required.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience as a cardiac sonographer (Required)
• Requires proficient computer skills
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire (Required)
• 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. Upon Hire (Required)
• May require additional registries based on the specialty area (ex. RDCS (PE, FE) or CCI (RCCS, ACS), RVT) Upon Hire (Preferred)
• Current BLS Certification, AHA Upon Hire (Required)

At Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital, safety is a core value. We foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture where every team member promotes safety by identifying risks, speaking up, learning from events, and supporting continuous improvement.

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.
• Free onsite parking for ease & convenience.

Salary Range: Minimum 46.48/hour - Maximum 76.64/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.