Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)

Location Detail

• Backus Hospital (10309) 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. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY Intermediate level Echocardiographer. Performs and assists with a variety of adult echocardiographic tests and other related duties according to department policies and procedures in order to provide high quality diagnostic studies. Able to obtain pediatric echocardiographic images according to CCMC pediatric protocol. Provides safe and appropriate care to patients undergoing echocardiography by maintaining comprehensive understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Provides preliminary findings to Cardiologist to aid in the interpretation of the study.

Qualifications

Education

Associates Degree in Health Related Field. Bachelor’s degree in Health Related Field preferred.

Experience

• One year previous Echocardiography experience. Two years Echocardiography experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Licensure,
• Certification,
• Registration: RCS by CCI or RDCS by ARDMS certification required. Valid CPR certification required. 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.