Senior Echocardiographer

City/State
Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring a Senior 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 $20,000 for qualified candidates.

Hours
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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. Flexible to 2nd or 3rd shift scheduling if preferred and 8,10 or 12 hour shifts available after orientation is completed.

The Senior Echocardiographer is responsible for performing and analyzing advanced echo cardiographic 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 echo cardiographic 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 Sentara RMH Medical Center echocardiography lab is considered high volume with close to 9,500 procedures performed annually. The lab works closely with our invasive cardiology (structural heart, electrophysiology, diagnostic/interventional cath) and cardiothoracic surgery services. Each 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 Pro Solv (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 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

• 3 years of experience required.
• 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 echo cardiographic techniques, equipment, and industry standards required

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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

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara RMH Medical Center , a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 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…