Senior Echocardiographer

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Student debt payoff

Job summary

Sentara Health's SMG Cardiology Specialists in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Senior Echocardiographer to perform and interpret advanced echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress exams, ensuring high-quality diagnostic information.

The role requires leadership, mentoring of junior staff, scheduling oversight, and active participation in accreditation and quality improvement efforts while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of techniques and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent per IAC Guidelines.
• Associate’s Degree.
• 3 years echocardiography experience required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR Advanced Cardiac Sonographer.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography.
• Collaborate with physicians to provide diagnostic information.
• Mentor junior staff and manage scheduling.
• Maintain knowledge of techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Lead department in accreditation and staff education.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Staff scheduling

Communication

Quality improvement

Echocardiography expertise

Education

Graduate of accredited echocardiography program

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Senior Echocardiographer

Overview

SMG Cardiology Specialists are now seeking a Senior Echocardiographer.

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Position Status

Full-time, Day Shift

Position Location

Norfolk, VA

Standard Working Hours

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, 10 hour shift option available as well.

Responsibilities

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.

Performs two dimensional echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, exercise 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. Provides leadership to support department with respect to staffing schedule, accreditation, staff education or other duties as defined by management.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent education in accordance with IAC Guidelines.
• Associate’s Level Degree

Certification/Licensure

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer OR
• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
• Basic Life Support certification

Experience

• Echocardiography Experience of 3 years (Required)

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $48.06 - $73.51 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.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sentara 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.

Remote Work Eligibility

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.