Echocardiographer

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking an Echocardiographer to join the Non-invasive Lab Team! Shift: Full-Time - 8 hour shifts from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Call Required. Position Overview: 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 will also work with patients at the bedside. 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. Candidates must have at least one of the four certifications, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer. Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent education in accordance with IAC Guidelines. Required Education: Bachelor's Level Degree, Associate's Level Degree - CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY OR High School Diploma. Echo Tech experience in lieu of education: Yes

Requirements

• At least one of the four certifications, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent education in accordance with IAC Guidelines
• Required Education: Bachelor's Level Degree, Associate's Level Degree - CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY OR High School Diploma
• Basic Life Support Required
• Adult echocardiography registry (ARDMS, RDCS or RCS) required within 12 months of hire
• At least 3 years of echocardiographer experience

Responsibilities

• Perform Echo and Stress Echo tests
• Perform Transesophageal (TEE) Echocardiogram
• Perform Doppler ultrasound
• Perform two dimensional echocardiograms
• Perform Doppler echocardiograms
• Perform transesophageal echocardiograms
• Perform exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms
• Complete the technologist report in the structured report application
• Provide leadership to support department with respect to staffing schedule, accreditation, staff education or other duties as defined by management
• Support Cardiac Operating Room Echocardiogram needs

Benefits

• 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
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree