Echo Lab Practice Manager

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Practice Manager in our Echocardiographer Center!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities

The Echo Lab Manager will work collaboratively with The Heart Center at Mercy leadership team, clinical and administratively. You will have full responsiblity of a multi-site Echo Lab Department, overseeing echocardiographers, cardiac techs, and a medical specialist. The Echo lab manager works along side the Echo Lab Medical Director to support schedule templates, testing utilization, staffing model for coverage and competency, IAC accredidation standard needs and is fiscally responsible for the budget and finances of the department.

• Reporting to the Practice Manager of the Heart Center
• Collaborating with the Echo Lab Medical Director
• Managing daily operations of the echo lab
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of echocardiogram tests- including Transthoracic Echocardiogram, Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), and Stress Echocardiogram
• Interpreting, reviewing and analyzing echocardiogram reports
• Overseeing staff training and development, as well as conducting performance evaluations
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, safety regulations, and licensing requirements, managing the accreditation process for the department (IAC)
• Maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting echo equipment
• Coordinating with providers and interpreting physicians
• Managing patient schedules and ensuring prompt and efficient service
• Keeping accurate records and managing databases
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the echocardiography lab
• Participating in budget preparation and expense management
• Oversee the training of new staff and provide continuing education opportunities for existing staff
• Ensure the lab meets all safety and sanitation standards
• Manage patient flow to ensure efficient and effective service
• Assist with complex echocardiography procedures when necessary
• Stay current with advancements in echocardiography technology and technique

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must possess 2 years’ experience in cardiology testing.
• Certificate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Proven work experience in an Echocardiography Lab.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Outstanding knowledge of echocardiography techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with echocardiography equipment and software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a busy workload.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Min

USD $41.07/Hr.

Max

USD $73.93/Hr.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.

The Echo Lab Manager will work collaboratively with The Heart Center at Mercy leadership team, clinical and administratively. You will have full responsiblity of a multi-site Echo Lab Department, overseeing echocardiographers, cardiac techs, and a medical specialist. The Echo lab manager works along side the Echo Lab Medical Director to support schedule templates, testing utilization, staffing model for coverage and competency, IAC accredidation standard needs and is fiscally responsible for the budget and finances of the department.

• Reporting to the Practice Manager of the Heart Center
• Collaborating with the Echo Lab Medical Director
• Managing daily operations of the echo lab
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of echocardiogram tests- including Transthoracic Echocardiogram, Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), and Stress Echocardiogram
• Interpreting, reviewing and analyzing echocardiogram reports
• Overseeing staff training and development, as well as conducting performance evaluations
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, safety regulations, and licensing requirements, managing the accreditation process for the department (IAC)
• Maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting echo equipment
• Coordinating with providers and interpreting physicians
• Managing patient schedules and ensuring prompt and efficient service
• Keeping accurate records and managing databases
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the echocardiography lab
• Participating in budget preparation and expense management
• Oversee the training of new staff and provide continuing education opportunities for existing staff
• Ensure the lab meets all safety and sanitation standards
• Manage patient flow to ensure efficient and effective service
• Assist with complex echocardiography procedures when necessary
• Stay current with advancements in echocardiography technology and technique
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must possess 2 years' experience in cardiology testing.
• Certificate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Proven work experience in an Echocardiography Lab.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Outstanding knowledge of echocardiography techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with echocardiography equipment and software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a busy workload.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.