Senior Echocardiographer

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

SMG Cardiology Specialists is seeking a Senior Echocardiographer in Norfolk, VA. The role involves performing and analyzing advanced echocardiographic procedures, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echo, to assess cardiac function and pathology.

You will lead, mentor staff, and support quality initiatives in a day-shift, full-time setting. The position requires 3 years of echocardiography experience, accredited education, and relevant certifications (RDCS/RCCS/RCS/ACS) or BLS.

Qualifications

• 3 years of echocardiography experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent education per IAC guidelines.
• Must have at least one of the listed certifications (RDCS, RCCS, RCS, ACS) or BLS.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze 2D, Doppler, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart disease and blood flow abnormalities.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to provide accurate diagnostic information; mentor junior staff and train scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Echocardiography program graduate

Associate degree

Job description

SMG Cardiology Specialists are now seeking a Senior Echocardiographer.

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.

Overview

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

Must have at least one of the four certifications:

• 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)

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.