Echo Technician / Cardiac Sonographer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Echo Technician / Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Brunswick, Georgia
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, day shift
8-hour shifts preferred, with flexibility for 4x10s
On-call rotation every 3 weeks for one full week
Compensation: $33.20 - $48.84 per hour

Job Overview:

We are seeking a certified Echo Technician / Cardiac Sonographer to join a busy cardiopulmonary team at a 240-bed hospital in Brunswick, Georgia.

This role is ideal for a motivated, growth-minded sonographer who is comfortable working in a high-volume echo environment and is committed to producing high-quality diagnostic studies. The department performs 400+ echocardiograms per month and uses advanced echo equipment, including five echo machines and four E95 machines. The team also performs 3D and 4D scans.

The Echo Technician will perform diagnostic-quality ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels while working closely with cardiologists, clinical staff, and department leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic echocardiograms and cardiac ultrasound studies.
• Obtain required views and quantitative landmarks for each study.
• Perform measurements according to department protocol.
• Prepare images, reports, and video for physician review.
• Respond appropriately to STAT, ASAP, and same-day echo requests.
• Recognize and report life-threatening ultrasound findings.
• Operate and maintain echo equipment safely.
• Support a high-volume department performing 400+ echos per month.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses, and other clinical team members.
• Follow department policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program preferred.
• Echocardiography experience preferred.
• Certification required through one of the following:
• ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS
• CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer, RCS

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with M-Mode, 2D, Color Doppler, TEE, 3D, and 4D imaging.
• Strong attention to detail and image quality.
• Ability to work independently in a busy clinical environment.
• Comfortable with a high-volume echo workload.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Coachable, dependable, and committed to continued professional growth.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is certified, dependable, and motivated to grow within a busy hospital-based echo department. This person should be comfortable with day-shift work, open to call rotation, and eager to contribute to a team that values quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.