Cardiovascular Technologist; Echo Student Extern

Position: Cardiovascular Technologist (Echo) Student Extern
** City/State
** Suffolk, VA
** Work Shift
** First (Days)
** Overview:
**** Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Student Cardiovascular Technologist Extern
** for the Echocardiography department. This is a Flexi Day shift position in Suffolk, VA.
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* Hours:

** Operating hours are from 730am to 530pm Monday to Friday. Shift times can vary and are expected around 4 hours per week minimum based on availability.
** The Student Echocardiographer
** is a training role designed for a student enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular technology / echocardiography program. Under supervision, the student will assist in and perform selected procedures as appropriate, gaining hands-on clinical experience. Must have completed enough clinical hours in an accredited cardiovascular technology program that the student may use employed hours towards graduation requirements.
** About the department:
** The Echocardiography Department is a 6-person well-established, non-invasive lab team performing approximately 25 echocardiograms daily total, including inpatient and outpatient studies. Each echocardiographer can expect to see about 7 studies per day average. The department is open to both new graduates and experienced candidates, offering a supportive environment led by a manager recognized with the ACE award, emphasizing quality, stability, and professional growth.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Assist in preparation of patients for echocardiography procedures (explaining the procedure, positioning, ensuring patient comfort, obtaining patient history)
* Operate specialized ultrasound / echocardiography equipment under supervision to perform basic echocardiogram studies
* Assist or act as first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic vascular or echo-related procedures, under physician or registered sonographer guidance
* Maintain accurate patient records, image data, and documentation as required by the lab and hospital policy
* Adhere to established protocols for patient safety, infection control, and equipment maintenance
* Observe and assist in advanced echo procedures when appropriate (e.g. Doppler, stress echocardiography) under supervision
* Participate in educational activities, seminars, and in-service training to enhance knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, and echo imaging techniques
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* Education:

*** Currently enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular technology or echocardiography sonography program
* Have completed sufficient clinical hours so that some work may count toward program graduation requirements
* High School diploma or equivalent required
** Certification**:
* BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
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* Experience:

*** Good communication skills: ability to interact empathetically with patients and work collaboratively with medical team preferred
* Attention to detail, ability to follow direction and protocols strictly
* Willingness to learn and adapt in a clinical environment

By the end of the placement / student assignment, the Student Echocardiographer should be able to:
* Conduct basic transthoracic echocardiograms under supervision with acceptable image quality
* Understand major cardiac anatomy and common pathologies as they present in echo cardiographic imaging
* Demonstrate competency in patient preparation, equipment setup, and documentation
* Work effectively within the echo lab team; understand workflow and safety protocols

Keywords:
Student, Externship, Echo, Cardiovascular Tech, Technologist, Echocardiographer, Echocardiography#Talroo-Allied Health.
** Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•
** Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the…