Echocardiographer Student Extern

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Heart Hospital is hiring a Student Cardiovascular Technologist Extern for the Echocardiography department. This is a Flexi Day shift position in Norfolk, VA. Hours: Operating hours are from 730am to 530pm Monday to Friday. Shift times can vary and are expected around 4 hours per week minimum based on availability. The Student Echocardiographer is a training role designed for a student enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular technology / echocardiography program. Under supervision, the student will assist in and perform selected procedures as appropriate, gaining hands-on clinical experience. Must have completed enough clinical hours in an accredited cardiovascular technology program that the student may use employed hours towards graduation requirements. By the end of the placement / student assignment, the Student Echocardiographer should be able to: Conduct basic transthoracic echocardiograms under supervision with acceptable image quality Understand major cardiac anatomy and common pathologies as they present in echocardiographic imaging Demonstrate competency in patient preparation, equipment setup, and documentation Work effectively within the echo lab team; understand workflow and safety protocols

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular technology or echocardiography sonography program
Have completed sufficient clinical hours so that some work may count toward program graduation requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Nice To Haves

Good communication skills: ability to interact empathetically with patients and work collaboratively with medical team preferred
Attention to detail, ability to follow direction and protocols strictly
Willingness to learn and adapt in a clinical environment

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of patients for echocardiography procedures (explaining the procedure, positioning, ensuring patient comfort, obtaining patient history)
Operate specialized ultrasound / echocardiography equipment under supervision to perform basic echocardiogram studies
Assist or act as first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic vascular or echo-related procedures, under physician or registered sonographer guidance
Maintain accurate patient records, image data, and documentation as required by the lab and hospital policy
Adhere to established protocols for patient safety, infection control, and equipment maintenance
Observe and assist in advanced echo procedures when appropriate (e.g. Doppler, stress echocardiography) under supervision
Participate in educational activities, seminars, and in-service training to enhance knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, and echo imaging techniques

Benefits

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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met