Sentara Health·Harrisonburg, Virginia
Perform and analyze advanced echocardiographic procedures including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echoes to assess cardiac function. Collaborate with physicians to provide diagnostic information while mentoring junior staff and managing lab quality initiatives.
City/State: Harrisonburg, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Sentara RMH Medical Center 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Keywords: Echo, Sonographer, RDCS, RCS, Echocardiographer, RCCS, Diagnostic Sonographer
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Requires a high school diploma, 3 years of experience, and at least one certification (RDCS, RCCS, RCS, or ACS) along with BLS. Proficiency in adult 2D/3D echo, myocardial strain, and stress echo is required.
Market context
In Virginia, senior echocardiographer openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals and cardiology practices, especially for candidates who can perform adult studies and work independently. These roles are competitive because employers often look for 3 years of experience, BLS certification, and a plan to earn ARDMS, RDCS, or RCS within 12 months. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential timeline before applying.