What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiographer - Hartford/Glastonbury - Full Time position at Connecticut Children's?
Job Description
Under limited supervision, performs ECHO procedures and complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Procedures include pediatric, neonatal, and transeseophageal.
Responsibilities
CLINICAL PRACTICES
Performs patient assessments. Acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic
technologies. Provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management.
Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic
information and optimize patient care. Perform routine, complex, congenital defect guided and emergency
echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2- dimensional, doppler, and transesophageal, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices; use aseptic technique. Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings; utilize ancillary devices such as selected
transducers, audio- and video- recorders, computer systems, etc. Maintains confidentiality of patients,
employees, and corporation-related activities. Maintains equipment in working order, making minor
adjustments and repairs, performing routine cleaning and preventive maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction to department manager. Advises cardiologists of results of examination and provides preliminary diagnostic
evaluation.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety standards. Utilizes
all software and hardware systems which impacts overall department operations scorecard. Maintains equipment
in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs, performing routine cleaning and preventive
maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction to department manager.
PATIENT EDUCATION
Educates patient/family regarding echocardiography exam. Educates patient/family to explain the procedure and
reduce anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
DOUCMENTATION
Analyzes patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance
of diagnostic procedures. Prepares patient records for review and interpretation by physician, including the selection, recording, cross-reference of significant or representative studies. Provides accurate documentation of patient care provided on appropriate forms, according to Connecticut Children’s and department protocols.
Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific population from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s Standards.
Qualifications
Education Required:
Associate degree with a focus in science required . Certification in either CCI or ARDMS for pediatric echocardiography is required. For recent graduates of pediatric sonographer school, certification in either CCI or ARDMS for pediatric echocardiography is required within 6 weeks of completion of the school.
Associate's degree in Cardiovascular Technology. Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Experience Required:
A minimum of 6 months scanning experience in pediatric.
Echocardiography program or has worked as a pediatric sonographer in another hospital base facility.
department protocols.
LICENSE And/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Certified as a registered adult Echocardiographer with either the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Within 6 weeks of hire the sonographer must have certification and be registered in pediatric echocardiography with either the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System. Including simple and complex congenital
heart abnormalities.
Cardiovascular principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment involved in the performance of all above-
SKILLS:
Demonstrated skills in Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Pathophysiology of PEDIATRIC
Cardiovascular
Disease, Therapeutic Measures, Two-Dimensional and M-mode Echocardiography, Cardiac Doppler and
ABILITY TO:
Perform Echocardiograms and other Cardiac ultrasound procedures.
Accurately and clearly document the Echo procedure & results.
Function as an efficient team member with the Physician & the Patient
Understand the physical and psychological needs of the patient.
Accept responsibility for accuracy of studies, continually striving to improve the quality through continuing
education.
Working knowledge of safety procedures as required.
Work under moderate amounts of pressure for moderate lengths of time.
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, students, and
other employees, gaining their confidence and cooperation.
Work flexible hours/days to meet the needs of patients and programs and services
About Us
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Under limited supervision, performs ECHO procedures and complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Procedures include pediatric, neonatal, and transeseophageal.
Responsibilities
CLINICAL PRACTICES
Performs patient assessments. Acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic
technologies. Provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management.
Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic
information and optimize patient care. Perform routine, complex, congenital defect guided and emergency
echocardiograms, including but not limited to 2- dimensional, doppler, and transesophageal, as requested by physician and in accordance with standard practices; use aseptic technique. Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recordings; utilize ancillary devices such as selected
transducers, audio- and video- recorders, computer systems, etc. Maintains confidentiality of patients,
employees, and corporation-related activities. Maintains equipment in working order, making minor
adjustments and repairs, performing routine cleaning and preventive maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction to department manager. Advises cardiologists of results of examination and provides preliminary diagnostic
evaluation.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety standards. Utilizes
all software and hardware systems which impacts overall department operations scorecard. Maintains equipment
in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs, performing routine cleaning and preventive
maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction to department manager.
PATIENT EDUCATION
Educates patient/family regarding echocardiography exam. Educates patient/family to explain the procedure and
reduce anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
DOUCMENTATION
Analyzes patient's medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance
of diagnostic procedures. Prepares patient records for review and interpretation by physician, including the selection, recording, cross-reference of significant or representative studies. Provides accurate documentation of patient care provided on appropriate forms, according to Connecticut Children’s and department protocols.
Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific population from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s Standards.
Qualifications
Education Required:
Associate degree with a focus in science required . Certification in either CCI or ARDMS for pediatric echocardiography is required. For recent graduates of pediatric sonographer school, certification in either CCI or ARDMS for pediatric echocardiography is required within 6 weeks of completion of the school.
Associate's degree in Cardiovascular Technology. Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Experience Required:
A minimum of 6 months scanning experience in pediatric.
Echocardiography program or has worked as a pediatric sonographer in another hospital base facility.
department protocols.
LICENSE And/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Certified as a registered adult Echocardiographer with either the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Within 6 weeks of hire the sonographer must have certification and be registered in pediatric echocardiography with either the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System. Including simple and complex congenital
heart abnormalities.
Cardiovascular principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment involved in the performance of all above-
SKILLS:
Demonstrated skills in Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Pathophysiology of PEDIATRIC
Cardiovascular
Disease, Therapeutic Measures, Two-Dimensional and M-mode Echocardiography, Cardiac Doppler and
ABILITY TO:
Perform Echocardiograms and other Cardiac ultrasound procedures.
Accurately and clearly document the Echo procedure & results.
Function as an efficient team member with the Physician & the Patient
Understand the physical and psychological needs of the patient.
Accept responsibility for accuracy of studies, continually striving to improve the quality through continuing
education.
Working knowledge of safety procedures as required.
Work under moderate amounts of pressure for moderate lengths of time.
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, students, and
other employees, gaining their confidence and cooperation.
Work flexible hours/days to meet the needs of patients and programs and services
About Us
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
