Echocardiographer

Echocardiographer PositionWoodbridge, VAFirst (Days) Work ShiftSentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring an Echocardiographer in Woodbridge, VA! Ideal candidates will have one or more years of experience.Hours: Five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts with required call.On Call requirement is a minimum of 8 shifts per month including at least 1 weekend.About the department:The Cath Lab at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 50-person team of monitor techs, cardiovascular invasive techs, registered nurses and patient care staff for additional support. The team sees a mix of inpatient and outpatient and an average of 10 procedures per day. Heart and Vascular has 3 labs for EP, Cardiac and IR at SNVMC. The Echocardiographer must live within a 30-minute drive of the hospital for call purposes.The noninvasive Echocardiographer performs two-dimensional echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart and vessel abnormalities for the evaluation of heart disease and blood flow abnormalities. Completes the technologist report in the structured report application.Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent requiredAssociates or bachelor's degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferredGraduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines.Certification:Basic Life Support within 90 days of hireACLS within 90 days of hireAdult echocardiography registry (RCCS or RCS or RDCS) required within 12 months of hire.Experience:Echocardiography - 1-yr. exp highly preferredtwo dimensional echocardiogramsClinical Experience in an acute settingManages complex cases in fast-paced environmentsCommunication with patients and providersknowledge on performing measurements of heart structuresvisualizing potentially critical findingsKeywords: Echocardiographer, Echo Tech, RDCS, RCS, Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS, SonographyCompensation: Market-competitive packages including base pay, incentives, and benefits.Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off and sick leave; parental and family caregiver leave; emergency backup care; long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plans; life insurance; tuition assistance; student debt pay down; pet insurance; legal resources plan; and discretionary bonus.Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. 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 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.