Echocardiographer (RCS, RDCS) - Cardiology

Hartford HealthCare; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an Echo Technician to perform echocardiographic studies under limited supervision, ensuring high-quality diagnostic imaging and adherence to lab protocols. Locations include New Haven, Branford and Hamden.

Candidates should have an Associates or Bachelor\'s degree in health care, at least one year of echo experience, and ARDMS/CCI credentials; hospital experience preferred, with focus on team collaboration and patient care across Connecticut\'s leading health

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in health care.
• At least one year of echo experience.
• Graduation from an accredited ultrasound school.
• Two years echo experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• RCS by CCI or RDCS by ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Produce echocardiograms meeting lab protocols.
• Identify studies requiring vetting for appropriateness.
• Participate in transesophageal echo, stress echo, and structural heart cases where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Education

Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Health Care

Tools

CCI/ARDMS certifications

Job description

Location Detail: 46 Prince Street New Haven (10498)

Shift Detail: Mon-Fri

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Job Description

Performs and assists with a variety of echocardiographic tests and other related duties, working under limited supervision to ensure high quality diagnostic studies. Reports to the manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology Services/ Manager of Echo Lab or Office/Practice Manager.

• Produce echocardiograms that satisfy the laboratory protocols for standard transthoracic imaging and for special conditions including valvular heart disease, stress echocardiography, 3D echocardiography and strain imaging.
• Identify studies which require vetting for appropriateness. Recognizes true cardiac emergencies, including cardiac tamponade, aortic dissection, and acute valvular regurgitation. Uses contrast for appropriate indications
• Participates fully in all the routine procedures within the laboratory, including transesophageal echo, stress echo, and structural heart disease cases where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Offices include New Haven, Branford and Hamden

• Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Health Care.
• One year previous echo experience.
• Graduation from an accredited ultrasound school
• Two years echo experience in a hospital setting preferred
• RCS by CCI or RDCS by ARDMS

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.