Echocardiographer

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring an Echocardiographer for the Cardiac service line non-invasive lab. This is a full time, day shift position in Suffolk, VA with required call. Open to new graduates and experienced candidates. Sign on Bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates. Hours: 8- or 9-hour shifts between 7am -430pm M-F and coverage for 1 weekend every 3 weeks: 7am -11am. Call is every 9th week for a 1-week period. (M-F 4:30pm to 7am and weekend call - 11am to 7am) About the department: The Echocardiography Department is a 6-person well-established, non-invasive lab team performing approximately 25 echocardiograms daily total, including inpatient and outpatient studies. Each echocardiographer can expect to see about 7 studies per day average. The department is open to both new graduates and experienced candidates, offering a supportive environment led by a manager recognized with the ACE award, emphasizing quality, stability, and professional growth. An Echocardiographer, also known as a cardiac sonographer, specializes in performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the heart. These professionals work closely with cardiologists to evaluate heart structures, functions, and blood flow, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Associate Degree preferred
Candidates must have at least one of the four certifications (RDCS, RCCS, RCS, or ACS)
BLS required
adult 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echo, myocardial strain, contrast (DEFINITY), agitated saline (bubble study), exercise stress echo and dobutamine stress echo required

Responsibilities

Communication with patients and providers required
provide accurate diagnostic information required
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of echocardiographic techniques, equipment, and industry standards required

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