Echocardiographer

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Overview:

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring an Echocardiographer for the Cardiac service line non-invasive lab. This is a full time day shift position in Harrisonburg Va.

Sign on Bonus of up to $15000 for qualified candidates.

Hours: Monday Friday day shift with call every 7th week to include the weekend. The echocardiographer is off the preceding Friday and following Monday of their call weekend. The Echocardiographer must live within a 30-minute drive of the hospital for call purposes.

An Echocardiographer also known as a cardiac sonographer specializes in performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the heart. These professionals work closely with cardiologists to evaluate heart structures functions and blood flow aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.

The Sentara RMH Medical Center echocardiography lab is considered high volume with close to 9500 procedures performed annually. The lab works closely with our invasive cardiology (structural heart electrophysiology diagnostic/interventional cath) and cardiothoracic surgery Team member is expected to perform about 7 exams per day. Specific exams include: adult 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echo myocardial strain contrast (DEFINITY) agitated saline (bubble study) exercise stress echo and dobutamine stress echo. Preliminary reports are generated in ProSolv (Structured Report SW Application). Clinical equipment include state of the art Philips Epic ultrasound systems and EPIC (electronic medical record). Both inpatient and outpatient echo services are located on the Sentara RMH Medical Center main campus within the non-invasive cardiology lab.

Education

• High School Diploma required Associate Degree preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Candidates must have at least one of the four certifications (RDCS RCCS RCS or ACS)

• BLS required

Experience

• adult 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echo myocardial strain contrast (DEFINITY) agitated saline (bubble study) exercise stress echo and dobutamine stress echo required

• Communication with patients and providers required

• provide accurate diagnostic information required

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of echocardiographic techniques equipment and industry standards required

Keywords: Echocardiographer Echo Tech RDCS RCS Cardiovascular Tech Cardiac Sonographer Cardiovascular Technologist sonographer diagnostic sonographer

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Sentara RMH Medical Center a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA serves a seven-county area with a population of 218000 residents employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912 then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies 60000 emergency patients and 21000 surgical procedures Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day come be a part of the community.

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