Echocardiographer - Cardiology Echo

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Hartford seeks experienced Cardiac Sonographers for its Non-Invasive Cardiology team. The role includes performing transthoracic and stress echo studies, assisting in training cardiology fellows, and ensuring patient quality and safety. Qualifications include a graduate of an approved cardiovascular program and CPR certification, along with preferred echo experience. This position offers full-time hours with rotating shifts and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program.
• Associates Degree in Health Care required, Bachelor's preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• One to two years of previous echo experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic and stress echo studies.
• Assist in fellowship training and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the non-invasive cardiology team.

Skills

Transthoracic echo studies

Stress echo studies

Myocardial strain imaging

3D imaging

Team collaboration

Moderate computer skills

Education

Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program

Associates Degree in Health Care

Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field

Tools

Echocardiogram equipment

Doppler ultrasound

Job description

Location: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: full time position, M-F. weekend, holiday and On-Call rotation.

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 or eligible for registration.
• If not registered, candidate is expected to attain registration within one year.
• Moderate computer skills.

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