Echocardiographer

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA is seeking an Echocardiographer with experience in 2D, Doppler, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms. The role requires completing technologist reports and working within a 50-person Cath Lab team.

Ideal candidates will have 1+ year of echocardiography experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to collaborate with patients and providers in a fast-paced environment. On-call shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent) per IAC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D, Doppler, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms.
• Evaluate heart and vessel abnormalities and document results in reports.
• Support fast-paced Cath Lab operations and patient care workflow.

Skills

Echocardiography

Doppler

RDCS/RCS

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's/Bachelor's in Cardiovascular Technology

Graduate of accredited echocardiography program (IAC Guidelines)

Job description

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring an Echocardiographer in Woodbridge, VA! Ideal candidates will have one or more years of experience.

Hours

Five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts with required call.

On Call requirement

is a minimum of 8 shifts per month including at least 1 weekend.

About the department

The Cath Lab at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 50-person team of monitor techs, cardiovascular invasive techs, registered nurses and patient care staff for additional support. The team sees a mix of inpatient and outpatient and an average of 10 procedures per day. Heart and Vascular has 3 labs for EP, Cardiac and IR at SNVMC. The Echocardiographer must live within a 30-minute drive of the hospital for call purposes.

The noninvasive Echocardiographer performs two-dimensional echocardiograms, Dopplerechocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiogramsto evaluate heart and vessel abnormalities for the evaluation of heart disease and blood flowabnormalities. Completes the technologist report in the structured report application.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associates or bachelor's degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferred
• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines.

Certification

• Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire
• ACLS within 90 days of hire
• Adult echocardiography registry (RCCS or RCS or RDCS) required within 12 months of hire.

Experience

• Echocardiography - 1-yr. exp highly preferred
• two dimensional echocardiograms
• Clinical Experience in an acute setting
• Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
• Communication with patients and providers
• knowledge on performing measurements of heart structures
• visualizing potentially critical findings

Keywords: Echocardiographer, Echo Tech, RDCS, RCS, Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS, Sonography

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $42.23 - $62.80 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.