Echo Research Technician - Cardiovascular Imaging

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking an Echocardiography Technician - Research to support cardiovascular studies in a collaborative environment with clinicians, researchers, sonographers, and sponsors. You will ensure data integrity, protocol adherence, and high-quality image analysis across studies.

You will contribute to protocol development, training, and data management while maintaining strict quality standards and coordinating imaging workflows across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience performing echocardiographic imaging and measurements in a clinical or research environment.
• Knowledge of echocardiography protocols, imaging standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to analyze imaging data and maintain accuracy in data collection and reporting.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research leadership, study sponsors, and project teams to perform protocol-specific echocardiographic measurements and image analysis.
• Ensure study data meets protocol requirements and contractual obligations through close partnership with data collection and analysis teams.
• Participate in project meetings, sponsor calls, and study planning activities to support ongoing and future research initiatives.
• Develop and maintain study-specific sonographer measurement guidelines and reference materials.
• Assist with Independent Image Review setup and contribute to the development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform echocardiographic measurements, interpret image data, and provide technical guidance to sonographers.
• Compile, organize, and prepare imaging data for analysis and reporting to study sponsors.
• Monitor compliance of imaging data with study protocols, worksheets, and quality standards.
• Complete protocol-required measurements and documentation for assigned studies.
• Coordinate echocardiogram scheduling and study-related imaging activities with sonographers and research teams.
• Deliver initial and ongoing training to sonographers on protocol-specific imaging techniques and requirements.
• Upload and manage imaging data using approved research platforms and systems.
• Support study operations through scheduling coordination, billing updates, de-identification processes, and resource management.
• Schedule, perform, and submit certification echocardiograms in accordance with study protocols.
• Conduct virtual training sessions related to core laboratory processes and data management systems.
• Review study protocols and update technical instructions to ensure alignment with research requirements.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Echocardiography imaging

Data management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Imaging platforms

Data management systems

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine is seeking an Echocardiography Technician - Research to support cardiovascular studies in a collaborative environment with clinicians, researchers, sonographers, and sponsors. You will ensure data integrity, protocol adherence, and high-quality image analysis across studies.

You will contribute to protocol development, training, and data management while maintaining strict quality standards and coordinating imaging workflows across teams.