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Cardiac Sonographer II - Washington, DC

Johns Hopkins Medicine logoJohns Hopkins MedicineWashington, DCFull timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open cardiac sonographer jobs in District of Columbia post a median of $50.19 an hour, the middle half $50.19–$65.25, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Cardiac sonographers employed in District of Columbia earn a median of $53.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington reported 114 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,692,696 hours worked: 6.2 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 4 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

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Medicare gives Sibley Memorial Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; District of Columbia's hospitals average 2.8). 74% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 1% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · District of Columbia hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Make It Happen At Hopkins!

$10K Sign-On Bonus Available!

Weekly Working Hours: [40 Hours per week]

Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift. 4-10 hours shifts, Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am to 5:30pm. On Call Required. No weekend work required.

Sibley Memorial Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, has a distinguished history of serving the community since its founding in. As a not-for-profit and full-service community hospital, Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic and skilled nursing inpatient services1890, as well as a 24-hour Emergency Department. Sibley’s campus is also home to Grand Oaks, an assisted living residence; a medical building with physician offices and ambulatory surgery and imaging centers.

Job Summary: The Cardiac Sonographer II performs a broad range of cardiac ultrasounds in inpatient, outpatient, and research settings which may include Transthoracic, Transesophageal, Exercise and Pharmacologic Stress, and other echocardiographic studies.

Performs special procedures that may include but not limited to echo guided myocardial biopsies and device implantations, agitated saline and contrast-enhanced studies, and exercise and dobutamine stress tests. Employees may be required to perform additional echocardiographic studies and related duties based on the scope of services provided at their assigned site and their demonstrated competency. Applies more in-depth clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills as well as an increased capacity to problem solve. Mentors and precepts students and Cardiology Fellows. Travel to various locations may be required.

Qualifications

  • One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
  • Minimum 2 Years of Experience as a cardiac sonographer (Required)
  • Requires proficient computer skills
  • Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire (Required)
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) is required. Upon Hire (Required)
  • May require additional registries based on the specialty area (ex. RDCS (PE, FE) or CCI (RCCS, ACS), RVT) Upon Hire (Preferred)
  • Current BLS Certification, AHA Upon Hire (Required)

At Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital, safety is a core value. We foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture where every team member promotes safety by identifying risks, speaking up, learning from events, and supporting continuous improvement.

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You

  • Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
  • Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
  • Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.
  • Free onsite parking for ease & convenience.

Salary Range: Minimum 46.48/hour - Maximum 76.64/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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