Echocardiographer III

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA is seeking an Echocardiographer III to join the imaging team. This full-time role performs cardiac sonography examinations, produces quality images, and supports patient care in a trauma hospital setting with on-call rotation.

Candidates should have an Accredited Sonography program or an Associate/Bachelor's degree, CPR/BLS, and RDCS‑AE or RCS certifications on hire (Pediatric RDCS preferred). One year imaging experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - AHA/ARC (Required)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with an Adult Echocardiography specialty (RDCS-AE) - ARDMS Upon Hire (Required)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - CCI Upon Hire (Required)
• RDCS certification in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) - ARDMS Upon Hire (Preferred)
• 1 year Imaging experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac sonography examinations.
• Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures.
• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment.
• Positions the patient and completes the procedure.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality and adheres to regulatory standards.
• Maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Patient education

Safety awareness

Education

Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program

Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program

Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program

Job description

## Echocardiographer IIIApply: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-038264Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$41.00 - $56.38/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. **Overview** The Echo Technologist performs cardiac sonography examinations in a trauma hospital setting (requiring call rotation), demonstrating the skills and knowledge to assess technical data reflective of patient status relative to age and specific needs, and to assist in the interpretation of same, providing preliminary impressions as appropriate. Delivers quality, cost effective patient care in a professional manner. Works effectively to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care. **What you will do** * Performs cardiac sonography examinations. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Provides and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.* Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Positions the patient and completes the procedure.* Demonstrates commitment to safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of departmental policies, procedures, and resource documents.* Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. Follows RHS policies and procedures. Reports variances.* Provides effective and efficient assessment, actions, and documentation. **Qualifications** **Education** * Program Graduate, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or* Associates Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) or* Bachelors Degree, Accredited Sonography Program (Preferred) **Experience** * 1 year Imaging experience (Preferred) **Licenses and Certifications** * CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)* Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with an Adult Echocardiography specialty (RDCS-AE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Required) or* Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire(Required) and* Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire(Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.