Waterbury Hospital · 5 months ago
Echo Cardio Technologist
Waterbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expWaterbury Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer who is proficient in complex ultrasound imaging for diagnostic purposes. The role involves performing various echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound studies, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient department operations while participating in quality improvement activities.
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Responsibilities
Perform echocardiograms on assigned patient population on inpatients and outpatients: including stress echocardiograms, TEE, TTE, LV strain, contrast and agitated saline
Perform vascular ultrasound studies at the outpatient diagnostic center
Administers IV contrast via protocol
Develops preliminary report using applicable system
Complies with IAC standards
Properly identify and orient patient to equipment, function and exam
Interacts and communicates with the patient population effectively
Maintain adequate records of all exams
Complete required recordkeeping in a timely manner including IAC records
Ensures efficient and consistent department operations; accepting add-on patients as required; prioritizing care and managing the echo schedule
Takes clinical direction from technical director, lead echo tech and medical director
Maintain equipment, exam room and work area to ensure patient and staff safety; adhering to regulations
Participate in the quality improvement program for the department
Performs on call functions and accepts weekend rotation as required
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited echosonography program
One (1) to three (3) years adult cardiac (and vascular ultrasound experience for OP diagnostic center)
Excellent working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathological processes of the cardiovascular system
Credentialing in echocardiography required from one of the following: ARDMS (RDCS), CCI (RCS) or CARDUP; RVT or RVS certification required for the outpatient diagnostic center
Current knowledge of ultrasound techniques, principles and procedures
Current BLS certification
Ability to work independently making technical decisions to obtain comprehensive and accurate information and convey clearly to physicians for diagnosis/treatment
Must possess good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens, lifting, stretching, pulling of patients, pushing of stretchers/beds and ultrasound machine required
Standing/walking required, as well as the ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs
Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility
Company
Waterbury Hospital
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1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-10-06Acquired
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Senior VP / COO
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