Echocardiographer - Cardiology Echo

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking experienced Cardiac Sonographers to join our Non-Invasive Cardiology team at Hartford Hospital. The Hartford Hospital Echo Cardiology department has experienced significant growth over the past several years, due in part to the expansion of the Structural Heart team.

We are a high volume, fast paced department which performed over 14,000 procedures last year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program.
• Associates Degree in Health Care; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• 1–2 years echo experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience with 2D, M-mode, Doppler, TEE and stress echo.
• Familiarity with 3D and strain imaging.
• RDCS/CCI registration required.
• Moderate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic and stress echo studies, myocardial strain, and 3D imaging.
• Assist in trans-esophageal echoes and participate in research studies.
• Support fellowship training for Cardiology Fellows and lead quality improvement via echo conferences.
• Collaborate as a team member within the department and across the hospital.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Echo protocols

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Health Care

Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field

CPR Certification

Registered RDCS/CCI

Job description

Location Detail

80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail

Per Diem - day shifts

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Job Summary

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking experienced Cardiac Sonographers to join our Non-Invasive Cardiology team at Hartford Hospital. The Hartford Hospital Echo Cardiology department has experienced significant growth over the past several years, due in part to the expansion of the Structural Heart team. We are a high volume, fast paced department which performed over 14,000 procedures last year.

The cardiac sonographer uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic echocardiograms following appropriate protocols, recognizing abnormalities, and adjusting examinations when clinically necessary. The cardiac sonographer will demonstrate competencies, including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needs. They will record images and provide appropriate documentation of examinations including proper billing to assure appropriate charging and reimbursement. Expectations include focus on patient quality, safety and patient experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include transthoracic, stress echo studies, myocardial strain, 3D imaging, assisting in trans-esophageal echoes, and participating in research studies. We also support a nationally recognized Cardiology Fellowship program with 15 Cardiology Fellows. The sonographer will be responsible for assisting in the fellowship training as well as quality improvement initiatives by participating in monthly echo conferences.

They will work effectively as a team member both within the department and throughout the hospital to provide quality services through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.

This position offers an 8 hour rotating shift between 6:30 am - 5 pm, rotating weekends, holidays and call from 5 pm - 11 pm.

They will report to the Manager of Non-invasive Cardiology and the Unit Leader.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program
• Associates Degree in Health Care.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• One to two years previous echo experience preferred in a hospital setting.
• Experience with two-dimensional, m-mode, Doppler, TEE and stress echo required.
• Familiarity with 3D and strain imaging.
• Registered RDCS/CCI required.
• Moderate computer skills.

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