Senior Echocardiographer

Sentara Health•Charlottesville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Martha Jefferson is hiring a full time Sr. Echocardiographer in Charlottesville, VA. The noninvasive team at Sentara Martha Jefferson includes RN’s, Cardiovascular Technicians, and Sonographers seeing an average of 7 patients a day both inpatient and outpatient. The Echocardiographer must live within a 30-minute drive of the hospital for call purposes. Hours: Monday – Friday, day shift, with call every 4th week to include the weekend. Either 7 to 330p or 8a to 430p. 15,000 Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma required with experience and certification required, Associate Degree preferred
Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines.
Candidates must have at least one of the four certifications (RDCS, RCCS, RCS, or ACS)
BLS required
3 years of experience 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
Communication with patients and providers required
provide accurate diagnostic information required
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of echocardiographic techniques, equipment, and industry standards required
Echocardiographer must live within a 30-minute drive of the hospital for call purposes

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

performing and analyzing advanced echocardiographic procedures, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, to assess cardiac function and pathology
collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to provide accurate diagnostic information
mentor junior staff
ensure the highest standards of patient care
maintaining up-to-date knowledge of echocardiographic techniques, equipment, and industry standards while adhering to safety protocols and ethical guidelines
training staff
managing schedules
contributing to quality improvement initiatives

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