Echocardiographer

Norfolk, VA – First shift (Days)

About the role

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking an Echocardiographer to join the Non-Invasive Lab Team. This full-time position involves 8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with call required. The unit has 5 rooms dedicated to echocardiograms.

The Echocardiographer will perform a variety of tests, including Echo and Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), and Doppler ultrasound. Work settings include the Cardiac Non-Invasive Lab, EP and Cath Lab, OR, ICU, and bedside patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform two-dimensional echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and exercise/pharmacological stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart and vessel abnormalities.
• Complete technologist reports in the structured report application.
• Provide leadership in departmental areas such as staffing schedules, accreditation, and staff education.
• Support Cardiac Operating Room Echocardiogram needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program or equivalent education in accordance with IAC Guidelines.
• At least one of the following certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer.
• Adult echocardiography registry (ARDMS, RDCS, or RCS) required within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• At least 3 years of echocardiographer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology, or High School Diploma with equivalent echo tech experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Tuition Reimbursement ($5,250/year) and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student Loan Paydown ($10,000 reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs).
• 401k/403B/401a plans with employer match.
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Work Perks.
• Pet Insurance, Legal Resources Plan, and opportunity for an annual discretionary bonus.

About the organization

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School and is home to:

• Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed facility ranked #2 in Virginia and #24 nationally for cardiology and heart surgery.
• Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance.
• Transplant Services for Heart, Kidney, and Pancreas.
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only Level 3 Epilepsy Center in the area.
• Specialized services in 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 committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, with a workforce of nearly 30,000 members reflecting the communities it serves.