Research Echocardiography Tech – Core Lab Team

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

Job summary

Duke University seeks an Echocardiography Technician – Research to support cardiovascular studies in the Core Laboratory. You will perform protocol-specific measurements, analyze images, and ensure data quality for clinical research studies.

Join a collaborative team of researchers and sonographers, provide training, and help manage imaging data and study operations while upholding protocol compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience performing echocardiographic imaging and measurements in a clinical or research setting.
• Knowledge of echocardiography protocols and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to analyze imaging data and maintain accurate data collection and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple studies and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research leadership and sponsors to perform protocol-specific echocardiographic measurements and image analysis.
• Ensure data meets protocol requirements and contractual obligations with data teams.
• Participate in sponsor calls and planning activities to support research initiatives.
• Develop and maintain sonographer measurement guidelines and reference materials.
• Assist with image review setup and contribute to SOPs.
• Perform measurements, interpret image data, and provide guidance to sonographers.
• Prepare imaging data for analysis and reporting to sponsors.
• Monitor imaging data for protocol compliance and quality standards.
• Coordinate scheduling and imaging activities with teams.
• Deliver training to sonographers on imaging techniques and requirements.
• Upload and manage imaging data using approved platforms.
• Support study operations with scheduling, billing updates, and de-identification processes.
• Schedule, perform, and submit certification echocardiograms per protocol.
• Conduct virtual training on core lab processes and data systems.
• Review study protocols and update technical instructions as needed.

Skills

Echocardiography imaging

Image analysis

Data management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organization

Communication

Tools

Research platforms

Job description

Duke University seeks an Echocardiography Technician – Research to support cardiovascular studies in the Core Laboratory. You will perform protocol-specific measurements, analyze images, and ensure data quality for clinical research studies.

Join a collaborative team of researchers and sonographers, provide training, and help manage imaging data and study operations while upholding protocol compliance and data integrity.