What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiographer position at Sentara?
Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring an 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: 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.
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.
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 ProSolv (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
1 year of experience preferred
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 echocardiographic techniques, equipment, and industry standards required
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Keywords: Echo, Sonographer, RDCS, RCS, Echocardiographer, RCCS, Diagnostic Sonographer