Sentara Healthcare

Echocardiographer

Sentara Healthcare • $87K — $130K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent education according to IAC Guidelines.
  • Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
  • ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Adult echocardiography registry (RCCS, RCS, or RDCS) required within 12 months of hire.
  • 1 year of echocardiography experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform two-dimensional, Doppler, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms.
  • Evaluate heart and vessel abnormalities to assess heart disease and blood flow issues.
  • Complete and submit structured technologist reports.
  • Manage complex cases effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Ensure effective communication with patients and healthcare providers.
  • Perform precise measurements of heart structures and identify critical findings.
  • Participate in weekend on-call duties as required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
  • Emergency backup care options.
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance and critical illness plans.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k)/403(b) with employer matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance of $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities.
  • Student debt pay down assistance up to $10,000.
  • Pet insurance options available.
  • Legal resources plan.
  • Potential for annual discretionary bonuses based on criteria.
Full Job Description

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring an Echocardiographer in Woodbridge, VA! Ideal candidates will have one or more years of experience.


Hours: Five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts with required call.

On Call requirement is a minimum of 8 shifts per month including at least 1 weekend.


About the department:

The Cath Lab at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 50-person team of monitor techs, cardiovascular invasive techs, registered nurses and patient care staff for additional support. The team sees a mix of inpatient and outpatient and an average of 10 procedures per day. Heart and Vascular has 3 labs for EP, Cardiac and IR at SNVMC. The Echocardiographer must live within a 30-minute drive of the hospital for call purposes.


The noninvasive Echocardiographer performs two-dimensional echocardiograms, Dopplerechocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiogramsto evaluate heart and vessel abnormalities for the evaluation of heart disease and blood flowabnormalities. Completes the technologist report in the structured report application.


Education

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • Associates or bachelors degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines.

Certification

  • Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire
  • ACLS within 90 days of hire
  • Adult echocardiography registry (RCCS or RCS or RDCS) required within 12 months of hire.


Experience

  • Echocardiography - 1-yr. exp highly preferred
  • two dimensional echocardiograms
  • Clinical Experience in an acute setting
  • Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
  • Communication with patients and providers
  • knowledge on performing measurements of heart structures
  • visualizing potentially critical findings

Keywords: Echocardiographer, Echo Tech, RDCS, RCS, Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS, Sonography

#TALROO- Allied Health

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $42.23 - $62.80 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

 Medical, Dental, Vision plans

 Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

 Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

 Emergency Backup Care

 Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

 Life Insurance

 401k/403B with Employer Match

 Tuition Assistance  $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

 Student Debt Pay Down  $10,000

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

About Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, outpatient care centers, imaging centers, and other healthcare facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The system provides a range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. Sentara Healthcare also offers health plans and wellness programs. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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