Echocardiographer

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Cardiac Ultrasound Specialist to perform ultrasound procedures in the Cardiology/Echocardiography department. You will contribute to teaching Cardiology Fellows and Echocardiographer students, while maintaining workflow and completing essential clerical duties.

The role requires knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient data, interpreting information to identify each patient’s needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved cardiac Ultrasound technology program with credentialing from an ICAEL and ASE recognized Program (ARDMS or CCI).
• Registry eligible candidates have 90 days from date of hire to pass the licensure exam.
• Licensed by ICAEL and ASE.

Responsibilities

• Performs Diagnostic Cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients in the Cardiology/Echocardiography department.
• Assists in teaching Cardiology Fellows and Echocardiographer students; maintains workflow and performs clerical duties as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and interprets data to identify patient requirements.
• Uses department equipment and computerized systems and learns associated devices as needed.

Skills

Growth and development knowledge

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of an approved cardiac Ultrasound technology program with ICAEL/ASE credential (ARDMS or CCI)

Job description

Position Purpose

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

What You Will Do

• Performs Diagnostic Cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients in the Department of Cardiology/Echocardiography.
• Participates in teaching Cardiology Fellows from the University of Connecticut Medical School and Echocardiographer students from the Hoffman Heart School of Ultrasound, maintains workflow, and performs clerical duties as needed.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements.
• Must have a working knowledge of pertinent equipment, scanning techniques, patient care, and evaluating patient status and emergency situations. Ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department’s computerized system and its associated devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved cardiac Ultrasound technology program, with credentialing from an ICAEL and ASE recognized Program, such as ARDMS or CCI. Registry eligible candidates have 90 days from date of hire to pass the licensure exam.
• Licensure: Licensed by an organization recognized by ICAEL and ASE

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Great benefits
• Health Insurance Coverage
• Career growth and advancement potential

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.