Children's National Medical Center
Sr Echocardiography Technologist - Part Time
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Description : The Sr. Echocardiography Technologist will perform a variety of technical and research responsibilities related to the Cardiology Echo Laboratory.
Position Location : DC and VA clinics.
Hours : 3 days a week, 8 hours a day, flexible schedule
Sign on Bonus Eligible : $5,000
Responsibilities
Independently perform echos on complex patients with congenital heart disease in inpatient and outpatient settings in a timely fashion; and, independently perform fetal echos in a timely fashion.
Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos according to protocol.
Perform Holter monitor hook-ups and EKGs as needed.
Utilize online and/or offline analysis systems effectively.
Perform analysis in a timely fashion.
Strive for accuracy; check work consistently and keep up with heavy volume; strive to improve quality of echos.
All pertinent patient information is obtained for studies.
All studies are created completely and accurately.
All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion.
Volunteer to be responsible for research projects.
Assist physicians/fellows with research, willingly; collect all pertinent information.
Assist director of echocardiography with telemedicine, 3D echo and contrast studies.
Advise supervisor of any problems with equipment and when supplies are low; keep echo machine and probes clean between patients.
Help maintain a neat and orderly work station and echo lab.
Be reliable and on-time at Regional Outpatient Centers; perform echos, EKGs and Holter monitors in a timely fashion; manage heavy volume; work well with physicians, nurses and families; keep clinics well stocked with supplies.
Participate in all aspects of on-call responsibilities and be reliable; work well with cardiologists.
Instruct and guide junior level techs/fellows on approach to echoing patients with complex heart disease; guide on obtaining quality studies (utilization of transducers/controls); instruct on use of echo machine, digital acquisition and EnConcert system.
Qualifications
Minimum Education : Vocational Education High School diploma, Graduate of an approved school of Echocardiography. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience : 3 years - Prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferred)
1 year - Full time dedicated pediatric experience in an echo laboratory directed by a board certified pediatric cardiologist. (Required)
Fetal Echo Experience - (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge : Registered by ARDMS, Registered in Pediatrics, or Registered by CCI, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
Show respect and sensitivity; Demonstrate patience and self-control
Required Licenses and Certifications : Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
Additional Details
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus); 111 Michigan Avenue NW; Washington 20010
Job : Allied Health
Organization : Heart Institute
Position Status : R (Regular) - PT - Part-Time
Shift : Day
Work Schedule : 3 days a week, 8 hours a day, flexible schedule
Job Posting : Aug 26, 2025, 4:00:00 AM
Full-Time Salary Range : 98800 - 195956.8
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Position Location : DC and VA clinics.
Hours : 3 days a week, 8 hours a day, flexible schedule
Sign on Bonus Eligible : $5,000
Responsibilities
Independently perform echos on complex patients with congenital heart disease in inpatient and outpatient settings in a timely fashion; and, independently perform fetal echos in a timely fashion.
Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos according to protocol.
Perform Holter monitor hook-ups and EKGs as needed.
Utilize online and/or offline analysis systems effectively.
Perform analysis in a timely fashion.
Strive for accuracy; check work consistently and keep up with heavy volume; strive to improve quality of echos.
All pertinent patient information is obtained for studies.
All studies are created completely and accurately.
All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion.
Volunteer to be responsible for research projects.
Assist physicians/fellows with research, willingly; collect all pertinent information.
Assist director of echocardiography with telemedicine, 3D echo and contrast studies.
Advise supervisor of any problems with equipment and when supplies are low; keep echo machine and probes clean between patients.
Help maintain a neat and orderly work station and echo lab.
Be reliable and on-time at Regional Outpatient Centers; perform echos, EKGs and Holter monitors in a timely fashion; manage heavy volume; work well with physicians, nurses and families; keep clinics well stocked with supplies.
Participate in all aspects of on-call responsibilities and be reliable; work well with cardiologists.
Instruct and guide junior level techs/fellows on approach to echoing patients with complex heart disease; guide on obtaining quality studies (utilization of transducers/controls); instruct on use of echo machine, digital acquisition and EnConcert system.
Qualifications
Minimum Education : Vocational Education High School diploma, Graduate of an approved school of Echocardiography. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience : 3 years - Prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferred)
1 year - Full time dedicated pediatric experience in an echo laboratory directed by a board certified pediatric cardiologist. (Required)
Fetal Echo Experience - (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge : Registered by ARDMS, Registered in Pediatrics, or Registered by CCI, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
Show respect and sensitivity; Demonstrate patience and self-control
Required Licenses and Certifications : Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
Additional Details
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus); 111 Michigan Avenue NW; Washington 20010
Job : Allied Health
Organization : Heart Institute
Position Status : R (Regular) - PT - Part-Time
Shift : Day
Work Schedule : 3 days a week, 8 hours a day, flexible schedule
Job Posting : Aug 26, 2025, 4:00:00 AM
Full-Time Salary Range : 98800 - 195956.8
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