Echocardiography Technologist

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Ijamsville (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Frederick Primary Care Associates, P.A. is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms in a busy outpatient cardiology practice.

You will obtain images, measurements, and documentation for physician interpretation while delivering compassionate patient care. Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, ARDMS RDCS or equivalent, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Current ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS credential (or equivalent).
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Proven competency in adult transthoracic echocardiography.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and Doppler principles.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality adult transthoracic echocardiograms following established protocols.
• Obtain accurate cardiac images, Doppler studies, measurements and documentation.
• Provide compassionate, professional patient care while ensuring comfort, privacy and safety.
• Recognize and promptly communicate significant or urgent findings to the cardiologist.
• Assist with stress and contrast echocardiography as trained.
• Ensure images and reports are uploaded to the PACS/echo system.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment, supplies, and a clean testing environment.
• Follow HIPAA, infection-control and safety policies.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education.
• Work collaboratively with cardiologists and staff.

Skills

Cardiovascular Sonography

RDCS/Credentials

CPR/BLS

Echocardiography

Anatomy & Doppler

Communication

Independence

Education

Accredited Cardiovascular Sonography Program

Tools

PACS/echo reporting systems

Job description

• Location 10260 Silverside Street,Ijamsville, MD, 21754,United States
• Base Pay $45.00 - $60.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

General Information

Company: Frederick Primary Care Associates, P.A.

Job Title: Echocardiography Technologist

Location: 10260 Silverside St, Ijamsville, MD 21754

Hourly Pay: $45-60 per hour depending on experience

Additional Compensation: Annual bonuses (variable depending on office and performance)

Schedule: Full Time (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM)

Description

The Echocardiography Technologist performs high-quality diagnostic echocardiographic examinations in an independent outpatient cardiology practice. The Echo Tech performs transthoracic echocardiograms and other authorized cardiac ultrasound procedures, obtains technically accurate images and measurements, prepares studies for physician interpretation, and maintains compliance with applicable professional, accreditation, safety, and practice standards.
The Echo Tech works closely with cardiologists, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff to provide efficient, patient-centered cardiovascular diagnostic services. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work independently in a high-volume outpatient cardiology environment.

Echocardiography Technologist Job Responsibilities Include:

• Perform high-quality adult transthoracic echocardiograms following established protocols and standards.
• Obtain accurate cardiac images, Doppler studies, measurements, and documentation.
• Provide compassionate, professional patient care while ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety.
• Recognize and promptly communicate significant or urgent findings to the cardiologist.
• Assist with stress and contrast echocardiography as trained and credentialed.
• Ensure images and reports are complete, accurate, and properly uploaded to the PACS/echo system.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment, supplies, and a clean, organized testing environment.
• Follow HIPAA, infection-control, safety, and laboratory policies.
• Participate in quality improvement, accreditation activities, and continuing education.
• Work collaboratively with cardiologists, clinical staff, patients, and the practice team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or related program.
• Current ARDMS (RDCS), CCI (RCS), or equivalent nationally recognized credential, as applicable to the position.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Demonstrated competency in adult transthoracic echocardiography.
• Ability to independently perform high-quality diagnostic echocardiographic studies.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, Doppler principles, and echocardiographic techniques.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cardiologists and the healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience performing adult echocardiography.
• Experience in an outpatient cardiology practice.
• Experience performing stress and contrast echocardiography.
• Familiarity with echocardiography PACS and reporting systems.
• Experience working in an accredited echocardiography laboratory.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and laboratory accreditation requirements.

This position offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance – Individual and family coverage
• Dental Insurance – Individual and family coverage
• Vision Insurance – Individual and family coverage
• Paid Vacation – 2 weeks per year
• Paid Holidays – Up to 6 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave – 1 week per year; prorated during the first year
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance