Echocardiographer - Cardiology

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Job summary

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking experienced Cardiac Sonographers to join its Non‑Invasive Cardiology team at Hartford Hospital. The team performs over 14,000 procedures each year and supports a prestigious Cardiology Fellowship program.

Responsibilities include performing transthoracic and stress echo studies, assisting with trans‑esophageal echoes, and maintaining patient-centered documentation. Candidates should have cardiovascular program graduation and be CPR certified. The position offers a competitive benefits program for work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program.
• CPR Certification required.
• One to two years of echo experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic, stress echo, and 3‑D imaging studies.
• Assist in trans‑esophageal echo examinations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Echo experience

Computer skills

CPR Certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Care

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program

Tools

Doppler

3‑D imaging

Strain imaging

Job description

Location

80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Details

Full‑time, 40‑hour week. Monday‑Friday with holiday and weekend rotation. 10‑hour or 8‑hour shifts.

Job Summary

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute seeks experienced Cardiac Sonographers for its Non‑Invasive Cardiology team at Hartford Hospital. The department performs over 14,000 procedures annually and supports a nationally recognized Cardiology Fellowship program. The sonographer performs transthoracic, stress echo, myocardial strain, 3‑D imaging, and assists with trans‑esophageal echoes. The role also involves quality improvement initiatives, monthly echo conferences, and patient‑centered documentation and billing.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic, stress echo, myocardial strain, and 3‑D imaging studies.
• Assist in trans‑esophageal echo examinations.
• Participate in research studies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Cardiology Fellowship training and attend monthly echo conferences.
• Collaborate with departmental and hospital teams to provide quality patient services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and billing for examinations.
• Adhere to patient safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program.
• Associate’s Degree in Health Care; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• One to two years previous echo experience preferred.
• Experience with 2‑D, m‑mode, Doppler, TEE and stress echo required.
• Familiarity with 3‑D and strain imaging.
• Registered RDCS/CCI or eligible for registration; if not registered, candidate must attain registration within one year.
• Moderate computer skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, Hartford HealthCare will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.