Echocardio Technician
Company: The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Details Description Position Summary Looking for Full-time
and PRN Cardiac Sonographers To perform advanced testing in the
Echocardiography Laboratory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be
assigned. - Performs echocardiography which involves the ability to
distinguish various cardiac structures and determine the quality of
the tracings obtained. - Performs advanced tests, such as 2-D and
M-mode echocardiograms and Doppler studies. - Performs daily
inspection of equipment and arranges for repairs. - Trains
technicians, residents, and fellows in routing and specialized
equipment procedures and in interpreting echocardiography test
results. - Responds to cardiovascular emergencies that occur during
testing. - Sets up and maintains the Echocardiological Laboratory.
- May perform other non-invasive cardiological tests, such as
exercise/stress testing, Holter monitoring, stress echo, dobutamine
stress echo, and Optison Stress. - Generate Cardiology reports for
review by cardiologists. Other Related Duties - Maintains records
and files. - Cleans and maintains equipment. - Order supplies - IV
insertion - Maintain linen inventory - Fax and copy echo reports
(tapes) when necessary - Assist with research studies - Prepares
Optison contrast under the supervision of an NP or MD Minimum
Qualifications Education - High school diploma or an equivalent
combination of training and experience. - Completion of a formal
echocardiography training program. Experience - A minimum of 1 year
of experience in the performance of echocardiographic procedures.
Physical Requirements - Stand, walk, bend, and reach above the
shoulder for long periods of time in a clinical setting. - Must be
able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up
to 100 lbs. as part of the role - Regularly exposed to healthcare
settings that may require personal protective equipment - Requires
manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier
machine, and other equipment About GW MFA MFA physicians provide
comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole
person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers
are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows,
and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics,
research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely
integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The
George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately
owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA
has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals. The GW
MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is
complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC,
Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW
Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies,
the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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