Echocardiographer Pediatric III - Part Time (24 hrs / week)

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's is looking for an experienced Echocardiographer to perform echocardiograms on pediatric patients under physician supervision. The role requires demonstrating proficiency in both routine and complex congenital echocardiograms and providing oversight to junior echocardiographers.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of pediatric echocardiography experience and registration with relevant certifying bodies. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic pediatric environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a pediatric echocardiographer required.
• Registered with ARDMS or CCI in Echocardiography or Pediatric Echocardiography.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms on pediatric patients under physician supervision.
• Provide training and oversight to pediatric echocardiographers.
• Acquires and analyzes data using ultrasound and related technologies.

Skills

Ultrasound physics and instrumentation

Two-dimensional and M-mode echocardiography

Cardiac Doppler

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program

Tools

Echocardiogram equipment

PACS

Epic billing system

Job description

Job Description

Experienced subject matter expert level Echocardiographer. Under supervision of a physician, performs Echocardiograms on pediatric patients. Performs routine and emergent complex congenital echocardiograms as requested by physicians and in accordance with standard practices. Procedures include transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms for neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital populations. Provides training and oversight to pediatric echocardiographers in learning roles. Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings; utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers, audio- and video recorders, and computer systems. Maintains equipment in working order.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a physician, performs echocardiograms on pediatric patients; performs routine and emergent complex congenital echocardiograms as requested by physicians and in accordance with standard practices.
• Procedures include transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms for neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital populations.
• Uses independent judgment and systematic problem‑solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information.
• Provides training and oversight to pediatric echocardiographers in learning roles.
• Acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies; provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management; completes all documentation.
• Inputs all preliminary reports and required measurements into PACS.
• Utilizes Epic to input appropriate billing information.
• Educates patients and families/caregivers regarding the echocardiography exam; explains the procedure and expectations.
• May assist patients with gowning and positioning for the exam; applies EKG stickers for monitoring during the exam.
• Obtains patient identifiers at start of visit.
• Reviews patients’ medical record for completion, obtains history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares patient records for review and interpretation by physician, including selection, recording, and cross‑reference of significant or representative studies; provides accurate documentation of patient care on appropriate forms, according to Connecticut Children’s and department protocols.
• Maintains equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs, performing routine cleaning and preventive maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction to department manager.
• Maintains a clean environment for patients and staff; prepares exam area; restocks supplies as needed.
• Inputs preliminary reports and measurements for all outside studies; burns discs and mails to outside institutions as requested.
• Fax finalized Echo reads to appropriate organizations.
• Tracks billing sheets for completion by reading providers for outside studies.
• May provide echocardiograms at outside locations such as healthcare systems outside of Connecticut Children’s as assigned.
• May transport patients as necessary.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program that includes clinical and didactic education in pediatric echocardiography.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a pediatric echocardiographer required.

License and/or Certifications

• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Echocardiography (CCI) RDCS (AE) or RCS.
• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in Pediatric Echocardiography RDCS(PE) or RCCS.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) in accordance with American Heart Association Standards; required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

• Structure and function of the cardiovascular system, including simple and complex congenital heart abnormalities.
• Cardiovascular principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment involved in the performance of all above.

Skills

• Demonstrated skills in ultrasound physics and instrumentation, pathophysiology of pediatric cardiovascular disease, therapeutic measures, two‑dimensional and M‑mode echocardiography, cardiac Doppler.

Abilities

• Perform echocardiograms and other cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Accurately and clearly document the echo procedure and results.
• Function as an efficient team member with the physician and the patient.
• Understand the physical and psychological needs of patients.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures as required.