Heart & Vascular Sonographer

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a skilled Sonographer to join their Heart and Vascular Center team. This role involves performing high-quality cardiac and vascular ultrasounds, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction while utilizing advanced imaging technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in diagnostic sonography and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care in a supportive environment that values integrity and compassion. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare provider's mission of quality improvement and patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; must meet specific accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated technical skills for HVC imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality ultrasound exams to assist with diagnostics.
• Provide accurate and compassionate patient care, ensuring safety.
• Maintain certification and complete mandated training.

Skills

ECHO imaging

Vascular imaging

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Associate degree

Graduate of accredited School of Diagnostic Sonography

Graduate of accredited Allied Health program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Computer systems for cardiovascular imaging

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide healthcare in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patient's care team and contribute to promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care, and quality improvement.

Under the supervision of the Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) leadership, the HVC Sonographer performs a variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality ECHO and/or Vascular images for physician interpretation. All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies. The role promotes service excellence in all interactions and performs cardiac and/or vascular ultrasounds, interprets results, coordinates schedules, and provides feedback to physicians. Staff may be assigned to any HVC location as needed.

Responsibilities

1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams to assist with diagnostics.
   
   • Follows protocols and physician prescriptions. Minimizes repeats due to non-compliance or poor quality.
2. Provides accurate and compassionate patient care, ensuring safety and satisfaction.
   
   • Uses two patient identifiers, crosschecks identifiers, and confirms examination details to ensure accuracy.
3. Performs record-keeping tasks to meet department goals and ensure operational efficiency.
   
   • Demonstrates mastery of computer systems related to cardiovascular imaging, including scheduling and documentation.
4. Participates in ongoing learning and training to enhance skills and knowledge.
   
   • Maintains certification, completes mandated training, and documents compliance.
5. Follows safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
   
   • Operates equipment safely, following policies to minimize injury risks.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree required; must meet one of the following:

• Graduate of an accredited (CAAHEP) School of Diagnostic Sonography
• Graduate of an accredited Allied Health program with 12 months of Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction

Experience: Demonstrated technical skills meeting entry-level standards for HVC imaging.

Licensure: Cardiac Sonographer: RDCS (ARDMS) / RCS (CCI); Vascular Sonographer: RVT; BLS certification within 3 months of hire; ICAEL/IAC accreditation with required CMEs.

Skills: Proficient in echo and vascular imaging; strong computer, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift and push 40 lbs., extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, and moving equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for disabilities.

Requisition ID: 146472