Echocardiographer, 40 hours, Days, Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Healthcare • Putnam, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball is hiring! We are seeking a skilled Echocardiographer to join our Ultrasound team. In this role, you will perform high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures while working closely with a collaborative, patient-centered care team! Under the direction of the Cardiologist, Diagnostic imaging administration and/or Lead Ultrasonographer, the Echocardiographer performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients for diagnosis of disease.

Requirements

• Attended an accredited school for Echocardiography or have equivalent experience
• Active ARDMS or CCI certification required and must be maintained.
• CPR – Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification / equivalent within 3 months of hire is required.
• Use common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick and/or handicapped.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families with a caring attitude.
• Evaluate information based on measurable and verifiable criteria.
• Improvise standard procedures where needed.
• Act quickly in an emergency.
• Change from one duty to another frequently and follow instructions exactly.
• Develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
• Accept and perform new procedures as they develop.
• Be self-motivated with regard to increasing present level of understanding and knowledge of the field.
• Perform portable examinations.
• Work various days of the week and holidays as required.
• Work without direct supervision within the guidelines established by the DI Administration.
• High degree of technical aptitude with an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years working in an Ultrasound environment preferred.
• Experience with doppler, stress and trans-esophageal echocardiography and exams under the direction of the Senior Ultrasonographers and Lead Ultrasonographer.

Responsibilities

• Move transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observe sound wave display on screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Key test data and patient information into computer of U/S equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Discuss test findings with the cardiologists.
• Explain procedure to the patient. Instruct and assist patient in assuming physical position for exam.
• Set, adjust, manipulate, control and maintain a variety of complex electronic equipment to apply non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients for diagnosis of disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Additional health and wellness benefit options available
• Earned Time Off (ETO): Up to 3 weeks of accrued personal time, plus 6 paid holidays annually
• Sick Time: 1 week annually
• Educational and Student Loan Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per fiscal year
• Pay for Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials: Additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Development Opportunities: Clinical ladder advancement, leadership development, mentorship, and internal growth pathways
• Employee Perks: Weekly pay, Food Truck Fridays, Employee Appreciation Events, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree