Ultrasound Technologist - Cardiology

TieTalent; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Radiology Technician specializing in Sonography. The role involves performing diagnostic procedures on patients, ensuring safety standards, and collaborating with physicians. Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic organization are offered, focusing on innovation and community health.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Radiology Technician credentialed from ARDMS.
• Minimum of one year of competency in sonography preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic procedures using ultrasound waves.
• Sets up and adjusts equipment for exams.
• Implements safety standards and quality control.

Skills

Sonography

Patient Care

Safety Standards

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 8am-4:30pm, day shift

Work Location Type: In Person

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.

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structures, providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists physicians in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Performs sterile processing of equipment.
• Follows protocols and physician-specific orders. Reviews prior images, reports, and patient history as needed.
• Participates in teaching and mentoring ultrasound students.
• Capable of performing on all age groups from infants to adults/geriatric patients.
• Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations, and other data for presentation to the physician for interpretation. Consults with physicians regarding image quality and data obtained.

Qualifications:

• Registered Radiology Technician specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Minimum of one year of competency in diagnostic medical sonography preferred. New graduates will be considered.

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.