Echocardiographer (RCS, RDCS) - Cardiology

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

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Putnam, Connecticut is seeking a qualified professional to perform echocardiographic tests and assist with related duties. The role requires expertise in producing high-quality echocardiograms and recognizing cardiac emergencies, while also participating in various lab procedures.

Ideal candidates will have an Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Health Care, along with prior echocardiography experience and relevant certifications. The position emphasizes a team-oriented approach within Non-Invasive Cardiology Services.

Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Health Care required.
• One year previous echo experience necessary.
• Two years echo experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• RCS by CCI or RDCS by ARDMS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Produce echocardiograms for standard and special conditions.
• Participate in routine lab procedures, including transesophageal echo.
• Identify appropriate studies and recognize cardiac emergencies.
• Perform echocardiograms on clinical trial participants.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient assessment

Disease recognition

Education

Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Health Care

Tools

ECMO

LVAD

Impella pumps

Job description

Location

37 Kennedy Drive Putnam STE A (10325)

Shift

Mon, Wed, Fri

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.

• 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.
• Participate fully in all the routine procedures within the laboratory, including transesophageal echo, stress echo, and structural heart disease cases.
• Identify studies which require vetting for appropriateness. When present, recognize true cardiac emergencies, including cardiac tamponade, aortic dissection, and acute valvular regurgitation. Use contrast for appropriate indications.
• Have facility with a full variety of special indications, including patients with ventricular assist devices (LVAD and RVAD), Impella pumps, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
• Perform echocardiograms on patients participating in clinical trials according to the prescribed protocol.

Qualifications

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