Echocardiographer

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is hiring an Echocardiographer for the Cardiac service line non-invasive lab. This is a full time day shift position in South Boston Va.

Hours: Monday Friday day shift 830a to 5p. No nights no weekends.

The 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.

The Non Invasive Lab at SHRH services both inpatient and outpatient services. Each Echocardiographer can see 7 to 8 patients per day from outpatient services and additional inpatient of 2 to 4 on average. This role will include Reflex studies and TEE.

Education

• High School Diploma required with experience and certification required Associate Degree preferred

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines.

Certification/Licensure

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

• BLS required

Experience

• 1 years of experience preferred

• 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

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services emergency services family birthing center hospitalist program imaging/radiology services laboratory services nephrology services orthopedic services rehabilitation services and surgical services. We improve health every day come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

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