SR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Heart Hospital is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Senior Echocardiographer.

Position Status:

Full Time, Days

8 hour shifts from 7:00am to 3:30pm.Call Required.

Position Location:

Norfolk, VA- Heart Hospital connected to Norfolk General Hospital

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

Overview

The Senior Echocardiographer is responsible for performing and analyzing advanced echocardiographic procedures, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, to assess cardiac function and pathology. They collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to provide accurate diagnostic information, mentor junior staff, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. The role requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of echocardiographic techniques, equipment, and industry standards while adhering to safety protocols and ethical guidelines. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for training staff, managing schedules, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Performs two dimensional echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart and vessel abnormalities for the evaluation of heart disease and blood flow abnormalities. Completes the technologist report in the structured report application. Provides leadership to support department with respect to staffing schedule, accreditation, staff education or other duties as defined by management. Supports Cardiac Operating Room Echocardiogram needs.

Unit has 5 rooms for Echos.Echocardiographer will perform Echo and Stress Echo tests, Transesophageal (TEE) Echocardiogram, and Doppler ultrasound.Echocardiographer will work in Cardiac Non-Invasive Lab, EP and Cath Lab, OR, ICU and willalso work with patients at the bedside.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines (required)
• Associate Level Degree (required)

Certification/Licensure

• RCS and CCI (required)
• BLS (required)

Experience

• Echocardiographer experience (3 years minimum required)

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time and part-time benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $48.06 - $73.51 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 6 $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

 Student Debt Pay Down 6 $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.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women27s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.