Echocardiographer

Sentara; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center is seeking an Echocardiographer for the non-invasive cardiac lab in Harrisonburg, VA. This full-time day shift position includes a weekly call rotation and a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates.

Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program with IAC guidelines, and RDCS/RCCS/RCS/ACS certification are required. Expect ~7 exams per day in a high-volume lab, with access to EPIC and ProSolv systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) per IAC Guidelines.
• Certification in RDCS, RCCS, RCS, or ACS is required.
• 1 year of experience in echocardiography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D, 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms with Doppler and stress protocols.
• Complete technologist reports in the Structured Report application.
• Collaborate with cardiology, invasive therapies, and CT surgery teams on heart disease evaluation.

Skills

RDCS

RCCS

RCS

ACS

Education

High School Diploma (required)

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

ProSolv

EPIC

Philips Ultrasound Systems

Job description

City/StateHarrisonburg, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring an Echocardiographer for the Cardiac service line non-invasive lab. This is a full time, day shift position in Harrisonburg, Va.Sign on Bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates.Hours: Monday – Friday, day shift, with call every 7th week to include the weekend. The echocardiographer is off the preceding Friday and following Monday of their call weekend. The Echocardiographer must live within a 30-minute drive of the hospital for call purposes.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.Performs two-dimensional echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms 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. Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines.The Sentara RMH Medical Center echocardiography lab is considered high volume with close to 9,500 procedures performed annually. The lab works closely with our invasive cardiology (structural heart, electrophysiology, diagnostic/interventional cath) and cardiothoracic surgery services. Each Team member is expected to perform about 7 exams per day. Specific exams include: adult 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echo, myocardial strain, contrast (DEFINITY), agitated saline (bubble study), exercise stress echo and dobutamine stress echo. Preliminary reports are generated in ProSolv (Structured Report SW Application). Clinical equipment include state of the art Philips Epic ultrasound systems and EPIC (electronic medical record). Both inpatient and outpatient echo services are located on the Sentara RMH Medical Center main campus within the non-invasive cardiology lab.EducationHigh School Diploma required with experience and certification required, Associate Degree preferredGraduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines.Certification/LicensureCandidates must have at least one of the four certifications (RDCS, RCCS, RCS, or ACS)BLS requiredExperience1 year of experience preferredadult 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echo, myocardial strain, contrast (DEFINITY), agitated saline (bubble study), exercise stress echo and dobutamine stress echo requiredCommunication with patients and providers requiredprovide accurate diagnostic information requiredMaintains up-to-date knowledge of echocardiographic techniques, equipment, and industry standards required#Talroo-Allied HealthKeywords: Echo, Sonographer, RDCS, RCS, Echocardiographer, RCCS, Diagnostic Sonographer.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Our Caring Workplace EnvironmentA Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ yearsFree and convenient parkingCollaboration and shared governanceCMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospitalEAP – 24 x 7Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.