Senior Echocardiographer

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Echocardiographer to perform and analyze advanced echocardiographic studies including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography. You will mentor staff, assist with scheduling, and contribute to quality initiatives in a full-time day position.

The role requires leadership and strong communication, plus maintaining up-to-date echocardiography knowledge and adherence to safety protocols. A competitive compensation package is provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent education per IAC Guidelines.
• At least one of four certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer.
• 3 years echocardiography experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze advanced echocardiographic procedures (TTE, TEE, stress echo).
• Mentor junior staff and train personnel; manage schedules; lead quality initiatives.
• Complete technologist reports in the structured report system; support department with staffing and accreditation duties.

Skills

Echocardiography

Leadership

Staff Training

Education

Echo program degree

Tools

Structured reporting software

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: 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.

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.

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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!