Echocardiograph Technologist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7328838 (Ref:24649-en_US)
Posted: April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
Cardiac sonographers, or echocardiographers, use non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. The Echocardiograph technologist should have excellent communication skills in order to convey scientific information on patient condition and diagnostics to doctors, should have good bedside manner for dealing with patients and professional attitude with Physicians, colleagues and ancillary staff. Report to Clinic Manager and include Medical Director in all technical aspects of the job.
Job Duties
- Images the heart to evaluate chamber size, valve function and blood flow.
- Reviews patient files and must be familiar with most cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify abnormalities and alert Physicians for any life-threatening conditions.
- Explains procedures to patients.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and exam rooms clean at all times/keeps the rooms stocked with linens.
- Performs Trans-thoracic echo, stress echo, echo oncology.
- Reviews/performs the echo for different research teams and follow their protocol.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an accredited training program through an accredited institution.
- Three years of relevant experience.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biological science with emphasis on anatomy and physiology.
- Familiarity with EPIC and Digi Sonics system.
- Familiarity with Echo Lab Accreditation Process.
- IV insertion experience.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
