Yale New Haven Health·New Haven, Connecticut
The Adult Echocardiographer performs a variety of technical duties using imaging equipment to produce quality ECHO and vascular images for physician interpretation. They also provide patient care, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with departmental policies.
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.
Under the supervision of the Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) leadership, the HVC Sonographer performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality ECHO and/or Vascular images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the physician.
All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) Core Success Factors.
Performs cardiac and/or vascular ultrasounds and interprets study results, coordinates daily schedule, and provides prompt feedback to physician(s).
To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Heart and Vascular Center staff may be assigned at any of the HVC locations regardless of your regularly assigned work location.
A minimum of an associate degree required and required to meet one of the following: Graduate of an accredited (CAAHEP) School of Diagnostic Sonography Graduate of an accredited Allied Health program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full-time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction
Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry-level standards of routine HVC imaging.
RDCS (ARDMS) /RCS (CCI) in echocardiography certification required.
Vascular
Sonographer: RVT is required for vascular ultrasound. BLS certification (obtained within 3 months of hire).
ICAEL/IAC accreditation: Sonographers must have the required CMEs per triennial submission. Must maintain required CME per credentialing organization.
Proficient in routine echo and/or vascular imaging techniques. Strong computer skills and medical terminology preferred. Must possess good organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
Must be able to lift (patient transfers) and push 40 lbs. (portable US equipment).
Requires extended periods of sitting, walking, and standing.
Moving equipment, ultrasound machine, and scanning bed to accommodate demand for different types of ultrasound tests.
Assumes awkward body positioning at times.
Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodations determined by a case-by-case basis.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 182969
Candidates must have a minimum of an associate degree and relevant certifications in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound. Strong technical skills and proficiency in imaging techniques are required, along with good organizational and communication skills.
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