SR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER

Position Location: Norfolk, VA — Heart Hospital connected to Norfolk General Hospital. Full Time, Days; 8‑hour shifts from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Call Required.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform two‑dimensional echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart and vessel abnormalities for the assessment of heart disease and blood flow abnormalities.
• Complete the technologist report in the structured reporting application.
• Provide leadership to support the department with respect to staffing schedules, accreditation, staff education, or other duties as defined by management.
• Support Cardiac Operating Room echocardiogram needs.
• Perform Echo and Stress Echo tests, Transesophageal (TEE) Echocardiograms, and Doppler ultrasound.
• Work in the Cardiac Non‑Invasive Lab, EP and Cath Lab, OR, ICU, and at the patient bedside.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines (required); Associate Level Degree (required).
• Certification/Licensure: RCS and CCI (required); BLS (required).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of Echocardiographer experience (required).

Benefits

• 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
• Annual discretionary bonus (subject to system and employee eligibility criteria)

Pay

The base pay range for full‑time employment is $48.06 – $73.51 hourly. Additional compensation may be available, 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.

Schedule

Full Time, Days — 8‑hour shifts from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Call Required.