Yale New Haven Health·Trumbull, Connecticut
Operates ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images for clinical diagnosis and manages patient preparation and positioning. Responsible for maintaining equipment quality control, documenting patient information, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
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 health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
Operates Ultrasound equipment to produce high quality images to assist in clinical diagnosis as directed by Radiologist. Responsible for performing a variety of duties involving patient preparation, facilitation of diagnostic and theraputic procedures, and techinical skills to meet the patient's physicial and psychological needs.
High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a qualified Sonography Program form an accredited school.
Minimum of three years Medical Sonographic experience preferred.
RDMS registry or willing to complete registry within one year of completed training. Current CPR certification.
Ability to operate all medical equipment within assigned areas. Computer capabilities including RIS, CR and PACS. Good communication skills in age specific categories, including telephone professionalism. Experience with Ultrasound equipment and/or Portable US equipment preferred.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is required to stand, sit and walk.
The employee may occasionally move and/or lift up to 40 lbs.
The specific vision ability required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The nature of the practice may involve exposure to some hazardous materials such as radionuclides, radiation and some chemicals used for sterilization and cleansing.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 184827
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Sonography Program. Candidates should have a current CPR certification and RDMS registry or the willingness to obtain it within one year.
Market context
Ultrasound technologists in Connecticut are typically in steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can meet credentialing timelines. This role is competitive because employers often prefer ARDMS registration or eligibility, an associate degree, and prior experience, while also requiring ARDMS within 4 months and RVT within 12 months. Before applying, confirm you can meet the certification deadlines and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.
