Pediatric Echocardiogram Technologist/Fetal Cardiac Sonographer

Kaiser Permanente

Location Washington, DC, 20022

Date Posted 17 May 2026

Job TypeOther

Job Summary:

Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations such as 2D echo, and other echocardiographic tests of pediatric patients as requested by referring physicians. Independently perform echocardiogram on pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease and communicate pertinent and detailed findings with reading physician.

Essential Responsibilities:

Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and/or physician using accepted standard techniques.
Communicates purpose and procedures related to the ultrasound test to the guardians and/or patient and comforts/reassures guardians and/or patient about the examination.
Performs 2D echo, Doppler, and other echocardiographic examinations to provide anatomic and physiologic data for physicians review.
Notifies physician of patient distress and/or severe abnormal readings.
Provides assistance and training in the Echocardiograph Laboratory and maintains appropriate training documentation materials.
Participates in the development of effective Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities to improve quality of care.
Performs other related duties as directed.

Variable M-F

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of experience in pediatric ultrasound procedures/equipment, CW Doppler, and related anatomy/pathological conditions of and related to the heart required.
Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiogram Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Vascular Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate within 12 months of hire

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fetal experience preferred.