Echocardiographer

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 47,375 - 69,568; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a qualified Echocardiography Technician to perform echocardiography studies, TEEs, and stress echocardiograms in UVA Health facilities. You will ensure patient safety and accurate data collection while maintaining high-quality imaging across the radiology department.

This nonexempt role includes on-call when needed, weekend shifts, and travel between campus and remote facilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Echocardiography experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Echocardiography program or equivalent experience.
• ARDMS or CCI licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography studies, TEES, and stress ECHOs.
• Explain procedures and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to sterile/quality standards.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to optimize care.
• Adhere to safety regulations and universal precautions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Patient care awareness

Age-appropriate care

Competency testing

Education

2 Year/Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Full time | Days Shifts on varying days of the week, which include weekends. Also included on call, when needed.

ABOUT US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world‑class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

JOB SUMMARY

Performs echocardiography studies, TEES, Stress ECHOs. Recognizes, calculates, interprets, and analyzes the hemodynamic data served from echocardiography studies.

Patient Care

Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.

• Explains the procedure and post‑procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients' arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
• Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.

Compliance

Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required.

• Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
• Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.
• Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.

Teamwork

Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.

• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co‑workers.
• Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.

Technical Competency

Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.

• Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
• Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
• Performs any necessary warm‑up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
• Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
• Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 2 Year/Associate's Degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited Echocardiography school or the equivalent in experience.

Experience: 2 years of Echocardiography experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: New graduates of a two‑year program must be registered within 12 months of hire. Ability to successfully complete generic and department‑specific skills validation and competency testing. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s)' age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient(s)' requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Considerable verbal ability to effectively communicate observations and input to nursing staff, physicians, and other department staff.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician, Other Techs

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs. use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: No
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $34.39 - $50.50 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.