Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute care community teaching hospital we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery as well as a wide variety of specialties Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region caring for patients from birth through the end of lifeJob SummaryWe are currently looking for an Echo Technologist who functions as a sonographer specializing in cardiac ultrasoundKey Responsibilitiesbull Performs all clinical and technical aspects of echocardiography includingo Transthoracic echocardiogramso Exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiogramso Trans esophageal echocardiogramsbull Provides safe and appropriate care to patients undergoing echocardiography by maintaining comprehensive understanding of cardiac anatomy physiology and pathophysiologybull Generates accurate preliminary echo reports for physician review utilizing a computerized systembull Maintains technical skill and knowledge in the use of digital echo imaging equipment and computerized network systemsbull Appropriately interprets and responds to critical result echocardiograms per departmental policybull Assists in the scheduling and triaging of patient testingbull Adheres to hospital infection control policies and proceduresbull Performs and documents appropriate checks on equipment TEE probe used in the clinic settingbull May serve as a preceptor for cardiac ultrasound studentsbull Assures that accurate patient chargingbilling is completedbull Participates in echocardiography performance improvement initiatives educational programs and quarterly ICEAL meetingsbull Supports the organizationrsquos values and the departmental philosophy of teamwork productivity quality and fiscal responsibilitybull Provides age appropriate care to those ranging from young adult to older adultbull Performs other duties as assignedWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute care community teaching hospital we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery as well as a wide variety of specialties Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region caring for patients from birth through the end of lifeJob SummaryWe are currently looking for an Echo Technologist who functions as a sonographer specializing in cardiac ultrasoundKey Responsibilitiesbull Performs all clinical and technical aspects of echocardiography includingo Transthoracic echocardiogramso Exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiogramso Trans esophageal echocardiogramsbull Provides safe and appropriate care to patients undergoing echocardiography by maintaining comprehensive understanding of cardiac anatomy physiology and pathophysiologybull Generates accurate preliminary echo reports for physician review utilizing a computerized systembull Maintains technical skill and knowledge in the use of digital echo imaging equipment and computerized network systemsbull Appropriately interprets and responds to critical result echocardiograms per departmental policybull Assists in the scheduling and triaging of patient testingbull Adheres to hospital infection control policies and proceduresbull Performs and documents appropriate checks on equipment TEE probe used in the clinic settingbull May serve as a preceptor for cardiac ultrasound studentsbull Assures that accurate patient chargingbilling is completedbull Participates in echocardiography performance improvement initiatives educational programs and quarterly ICEAL meetingsbull Supports the organizationrsquos values and the departmental philosophy of teamwork productivity quality and fiscal responsibilitybull Provides age appropriate care to those ranging from young adult to older adultbull Performs other duties as assignedbull Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program bull Associates Degree in Health Care Bachelorrsquos Degree in a health related field preferred bull CPR Certification required bull Must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS or a Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS with Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI or must obtain either registry within months of hire bull Experience with two dimensional m mode Doppler TEE and stress echo required bull The ability to work independently bull On Call Required Critical Success Factors bull Three yearsrsquo experience in echocardiography including expertise in TEE TTE pharmacological and exercise stress echo bull Self motivated bull Ability and desire to learn bull Assumes personal responsibility for success for self and department bull Effective verbal and written communication skills 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment bull Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program bull Associates Degree in Health Care Bachelorrsquos Degree in a health related field preferred bull CPR Certification required bull Must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS or a Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS with Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI or must obtain either registry within months of hire bull Experience with two dimensional m mode Doppler TEE and stress echo required bull The ability to work independently bull On Call Required Critical Success Factors bull Three yearsrsquo experience in echocardiography including expertise in TEE TTE pharmacological and exercise stress echo bull Self motivated bull Ability and desire to learn bull Assumes personal responsibility for success for self and department bull Effective verbal and written communication skills 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment