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Hartford HealthCare Echocardiographer - Cardiology Diagnosis in Torrington, Connecticut
Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 35,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment. Job Summary: 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, 3D echocardiography and strain imaging. Participates fully in all the routine procedures within the laboratory, including transesophageal echo, and structural heart disease cases. Identify studies which require vetting for appropriateness. When present, recognizes true cardiac emergencies, including cardiac tamponade, aortic dissection, and acute valvular regurgitation. Uses contrast for appropriate indications. Has facility with a full variety of special indications, including patients with ventricular assist devices (LVAD and RVAD), Impella pumps, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).* *Qualifications: * Associates Degree in Health Care associated field required - Bachelor's Degree preferred. * Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular program. * One year previous echo - Sonographer experience preferred. * Experience with two-dimensional, m-mode, Doppler, TEE and stress echo preferred. * RCS by CCI or RDCS by ARDMS * Valid CPR Certification. 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. Job: Other* *Organization: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital *Title: *Echocardiographer - Cardiology Diagnosis Location: Connecticut-Torrington-Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) Requisition ID: 24160476