Senior Echocardiographer

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Echocardiographer to perform advanced echocardiographic procedures and provide expert interpretation. This full-time role includes leadership duties, staff mentoring, and collaboration with physicians across multiple labs and patient settings.

The position requires an accredited echocardiography education, an associate degree, and one of the required certifications, with BLS due within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent) per IAC guidelines.
• Associate Level Degree required.
• Must have at least one of the four certifications: RDCS, RCCS, RCS, or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze advanced echocardiographic procedures (TTE, TEE, stress echo).
• Lead and mentor staff; manage schedules and training.
• Complete structured echocardiography reports and support quality initiatives.
• Work across Cardiac Non-Invasive Lab, EP/Cath Lab, OR, ICU and bedside with patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Echocardiography

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in echocardiography

Certification: RDCS / RCCS / RCS / ACS

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Heart Hospital is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Senior Echocardiographer.Position Status: Full Time, Days8 hour shifts from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Call Required.Position Location:Norfolk, VA- Heart Hospital connected to Norfolk General HospitalWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.OverviewThe 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. Supports Cardiac Operating Room Echocardiogram needs.Unit has 5 rooms for Echos. Echocardiographer will perform Echo and Stress Echo tests, Transesophageal (TEE) Echocardiogram, and Doppler ultrasound. Echocardiographer will work in Cardiac Non-Invasive Lab, EP and Cath Lab, OR, ICU and will also work with patients at the bedside.EducationGraduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines (required)Associate Level Degree (required)Certification/LicensureMust have at least one of the four certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Advanced Cardiac SonographerBLS (Required within 90 days)ExperienceEchocardiographer experience (3 years minimum required)Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time and part-time benefits to include:Medical, Dental, Vision plansPaid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver LeaveTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs401k/403B, 401a plansCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWork PerksFor more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!keywords: talroo-allied health, norfolk, clinical leadership, senior echocardiographerWe 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: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• 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.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.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.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.