ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECH

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 264544

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Dec 26, 2025

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

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Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of noninvasive technical procedures in cardiac graphics utilizing high frequency sound waves to study movement and size of the various cardiac structures for the diagnosis of heart disorders.

Work Performed

Core Laboratory Responsibilities (80%)

· Collaborate with the Research Project Manager, Principal Investigator, and Study Sponsor to perform project-specific echocardiographic measurements.

· Work closely with data collection and analysis teams to ensure compliance with study protocols and contractual requirements; identify and resolve issues as needed.

· Participate in meetings and conference calls for ongoing and upcoming research projects.

· Develop and maintain sonographer-specific measurement instructions tailored to each study.

· Assist with Independent Image Review (IIR) setup and contribute to SOP development and finalization.

· Perform echocardiographic measurements, complete image reads, and provide training for sonographers.

· Compile, organize, and prepare data for analysis and submission to study sponsors at required intervals.

Research Team Support (20%)

· Monitor compliance of collected data with study-specific worksheets and protocols.

· Perform echocardiographic measurements and complete required worksheets for applicable studies.

· Coordinate scheduling and completion of echocardiograms with sonographers and study coordinators.

· Provide initial and refresher training for sonographers on protocol-specific techniques.

· Upload large volumes of imaging data to approved platforms (e.g., AG MEDNET, WEBPAX).

· Manage scheduling accuracy, billing updates, de-identification processes, and resource coordination for study execution.

· Schedule, perform, and submit certification echocardiograms for new studies in accordance with protocol requirements.

· Conduct webinar-based training sessions on core lab processes and data upload systems.

· Review study protocols and update sonographer instructions as needed.

Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires sufficient education/training to acquire American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in cardiac ultrasound, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).

Experience

Registry eligible. Registry preferred within 12 months of employment. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Registry eligible. Registry preferred within 12 months of employment. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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