Overview

Cardiac Sonographer II (RDCS/RCS) | Echocardiographer | Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist | Cardiac Diagnostic Sonographer

Role Summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer II to support the Echocardiography team at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. This position is responsible for performing a comprehensive range of advanced cardiac ultrasound procedures, including transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, while ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care. The selected candidate will also support educational initiatives, research studies, and continuous quality improvement efforts within the department.

 

 

Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

 

Work Model: On-Site

 

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• 8:00/8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekend Work Required

Eligibility:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must meet all Johns Hopkins Health System employment and credentialing requirements

 

 

Responsibilities

 

• Perform routine and complex cardiac ultrasound examinations, including Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE), Exercise Stress Echo, and Pharmacologic Stress Echo studies.
• Acquire high-quality diagnostic images and measurements in accordance with departmental and accreditation standards.
• Perform vascular ultrasound studies when needed.
• Support advanced procedures, including echo-guided interventions and specialized cardiac imaging protocols.
• Analyze examinations and communicate preliminary findings to interpreting physicians.
• Educate and provide clinical instruction to cardiac sonography students, cardiology fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical research protocols and imaging studies as assigned.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and adhere to departmental quality assurance standards.
• Accurately document patient histories, imaging findings, and exam-related information within electronic medical records.
• Assist with workflow coordination, patient scheduling, and departmental operations as needed.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS OR
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

• Minimum 3 years of cardiac sonography experience in a hospital setting
• Experience performing diagnostic echocardiography examinations independently
  • Echocardiography
  • Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)

• • Stress Echocardiography

• • Cardiac Ultrasound

• • Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology

• • Diagnostic Imaging

• • Ultrasound Physics

• • Image Acquisition

• • Patient Assessment

• • Clinical Documentation

• • EPIC (EMR)

• • Research Imaging Protocols

• • Quality Assurance

• • Clinical Education
  • Vascular Imaging

 

Nice-to-Have

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

• Bachelor's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field
• Experience performing vascular ultrasound procedures
• Experience supporting cardiac research studies and clinical trials
• Previous experience serving as a lead or charge sonographer
• Experience training sonography students or medical fellows
• Experience with echo-guided procedures and advanced cardiac imaging studies
• Knowledge of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy imaging protocols
• Prior experience within an academic medical center environment

 

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.