What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiographer - Cardiology position at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group?
Location Detail: 5 Founders St Willimantic (10304)
Shift Detail: Mon, Tue, Wed
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Job Description
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/ Manager of Echo Lab or Office/Practice Manager.
Produce echocardiograms that satisfy the laboratory protocols for standard transthoracic imaging and for special conditions including valvular heart disease, stress echocardiography, 3D echocardiography and strain imaging.
Identify studies which require vetting for appropriateness. Recognizes true cardiac emergencies, including cardiac tamponade, aortic dissection, and acute valvular regurgitation. Uses contrast for appropriate indications
Participates fully in all the routine procedures within the laboratory, including transesophageal echo, stress echo, and structural heart disease cases where applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Health Care.
One year previous echo experience.
Graduation from an accredited ultrasound school
Two years echo experience in a hospital setting preferred
RCS by CCI or RDCS by ARDMS
Familiarity with EPIC a plus
Bilingual a plus
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