About this role
City/State
Chesapeake, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Cardiology Specialists is now seeking a Full-Time Echocardiographer.
Position Status: Full-time, Day Shift
Position Location: APS Cardiology Elizabeth City, NC
Standard Working Hours: 7:30 AM - 4: 00 PM, Monday - Friday
A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for all eligible candidates
Overview
An Echocardiographer, also known as a cardiac sonographer, specializes in performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the heart. These professionals work closely with cardiologists to evaluate heart structures, functions, and blood flow, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
Performs two dimensional echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and pharmacological 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. Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines. Adult echocardiography registry (RCCS or RCS or RDCS) within in 12 months of hire.
BLS Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Education
Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program (or equivalent education) in accordance with IAC Guidelines
Certification/Licensure
Adult echocardiography registry (RCCS or RCS or RDCS)
Experience
Related experience preferred
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Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet®️ recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as "America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018).
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What you'll do
- An Echocardiographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the heart and works closely with cardiologists to evaluate heart structures and functions. They complete technologist reports and perform various types of echocardiograms to assess cardiovascular conditions.
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