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: Offices include New Haven, Branford and Hamden
- 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
