Echo/ Cardiac Sonographer
- Employer
- University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
View more categoriesView less categories
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Echo Cardiac Sonographer
Play a pivotal role in advancing cardiovascular care at one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers. As an Echo Cardiac Sonographer at UVA Health, your expertise directly contributes to life-saving diagnoses and the success of a nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Institute.
In this highly specialized role, you will deliver high-quality echocardiographic imaging that informs complex clinical decisions. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will help drive exceptional patient outcomes while contributing to a program known for innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence. We are a fast-paced learning environment that welcomes all levels of sonographers ready to learn and further their career.
The Role
As a Cardiac Sonographer in the Echocardiography Lab, you will operate at the intersection of advanced imaging technology and patient-centered care. This is a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment where precision, collaboration, and adaptability are essential.
On a typical day, you will:
- Perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic and stress imaging, producing diagnostically accurate results
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists, fellows, and interdisciplinary care teams to support clinical decision-making
- Ensure image quality optimization and protocol adherence, maintaining the highest standards of diagnostic excellence
- Interact directly with patients, providing clear communication and compassionate care during procedures
- Contribute to a lab environment that supports quality assurance, accreditation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Engage in a clinical ladder program, supporting your professional growth and advancement within the field
You will encounter a wide range of cases, from routine diagnostic studies to complex cardiovascular conditions, reflective of UVA Health’s role as a tertiary referral center and a Level 1 trauma center serving patients across the region.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health offers a practice environment where your work is both meaningful and forward-thinking. As part of the Heart & Vascular Center, you will contribute to nationally recognized programs and a culture committed to innovation, excellence, and patient outcomes.
- Nationally recognized cardiovascular programs, with multiple areas rated “high performing” by U.S. News & World Report, including heart attack, heart failure, and cardiac surgery
- A Heart & Vascular Center ranked among Becker’s Hospital Review Top 100 programs, highlighting excellence in cardiac care delivery
- An Echocardiography Lab with 25 years of continuous accreditation, reinforcing a deeply rooted commitment to quality and consistency
- Access to state-of-the-art imaging technology and involvement in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and clinical trials
- A collaborative, academic environment where you work alongside leading physicians, educators, and researchers
- Opportunities for career growth through a structured clinical ladder, supporting ongoing professional development and specialization
- A culture that emphasizes patient-centered care, ensuring patients are informed, supported, and actively engaged in their treatment journey
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:
Charlottesville offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is known for its natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and welcoming community. Healthcare professionals appreciate the ability to unwind with outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, enjoy award-winning wineries and local dining, and benefit from a cost of living that supports both individuals and families. With a strong sense of community and access to cultural and educational resources, Charlottesville provides a lifestyle that complements the demands of a meaningful healthcare career.
Additional Job Description:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduate of accredited program in appropriate area of specialty as required by position.
Experience: No experience required, 2-5 years preferred.
Licensure: American Heart Associate (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required; additional requirements specified by position. RCS or RDCS obtained within 12 months of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: (computer keyboard). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $36.13 - $61.15 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's previous work and years of experience. There is opportunity to advance within our clinical ladder and earn merit increases to increase hourly rate. Aggressive sign on bonus and relocation support for applicants that qualify.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The pay range for this role is $36.13 - $51.17 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Organization
In 1819, the University of Virginia established a new model for intellectual exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education. Two hundred years later, as a major research institution, we continue to challenge conventions, lead with ingenuity and advance knowledge for the common good.
What began as an innovative idea has become one of the nation’s leading public research universities, with over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UVA also has over 3,000 full-time faculty offering more than 400 degrees.
Each of the University’s eleven schools has its own distinctive mission, working together to garner consistently high rankings—including #2 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2016), #3 Public University in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2016), and #3 Best Value Among Public Colleges (Kiplinger’s, 2016).
As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.
RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES
As an R1 institution, the University’s research centers, consortia and laboratories are on the leading edge of discovery and technology, offering collaborative spaces for students and faculty to solve global problems.
Our professors are recognized members of major national scholarly and professional organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Our faculty’s engagement in interdisciplinary research is being facilitated by new research institutes specializing in everything from big data to brain functioning, and by cluster hires across schools.
NATIONALLY RANKED HEALTH SYSTEM
UVA is also home to a nationally renowned academic medical center and the UVA Health System, which serves a three-part mission to treat patients, conduct translational research and train medical practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines.
Established as the nation’s 10th medical school in 1825, the institution has since grown to include a 612-bed hospital and a Level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, a Children’s Hospital, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.
The UVA Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by the U.S. News & World Report magazine and has been named among the top 25 percent in seven specialties.
INSPIRING STUDENTS, INSPIRED TEACHING
The vast majority of UVA students come from the top 10% of their high school class, as well as from all 50 states, over 142 countries and a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite their diversity, all UVA students share a love of learning and a drive to achieve.
One of the reasons students choose Virginia is our unique residential culture. At UVA, the community of students, faculty and staff personifies the Jeffersonian idea that living and learning are connected. The Academical Village was constructed to support a unique residential experience, with faculty living in the Pavilions, students occupying Lawn rooms and the world-famous Rotunda at its heart. The University’s residential culture continues to support this experience today—strengthened by students, faculty and staff rich in backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Our unique culture is also paying dividends in innovation: UVA’s faculty have generated more than 130 patents since 2010.
Perhaps most importantly, faculty come to UVA knowing that instruction is as important as research, and they pride themselves on their many teaching awards. Our best professors look for ways to encourage, mentor and develop tomorrow’s leaders inside and outside the classroom.
LIFE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Living in Charlottesville you’ll find sophisticated restaurants, world-renowned wineries and breweries, cosmopolitan arts and music, friendly urban and suburban neighborhoods and a Piedmont landscape that has lured adventurous souls for centuries. No wonder the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research named Charlottesville the “happiest city in America” in 2014.
In addition to UVA and its health system, several major employers have facilities in Charlottesville, including State Farm, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Department of Defense, GE and others. Charlottesville is also becoming a center for innovative start-up businesses. The University also actively helps spouses and partners of faculty members build their networks and pursue employment opportunities with a wide variety of area employers.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Telephone
- 434-985-4532
- Location
-
2420 Old Ivy
Charlottesvle
Virginia
22911-7433
United States
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert