Lead Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer

Job Detail

Job Title :

Lead Cardiac / Vascular Sonographer

Department :

70085-UMG-Vascular Surgery

Location : Farmington

Farmington

FTE% : Shift

Shift

Search # : 2024-1301

2024-1301

Closing Date : Recruiter :

Recruiter : Manson, Kia

Manson, Kia

Additional Links :

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values.

Our top rated organization is looking to add a Lead Cardiac / Vascular Sonographer to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, we want to hear from you.

At UConn Health, this position is accountable for acting as Lead in performing cardiac and / or vascular ultrasound screenings.

This position will work in Cardiology at the UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital located in Farmington, CT.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE UPLOADED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED :

Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability, some offer no annual deductible and minimal co-pays

Generous vacation and sick-time plans

Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)

Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members

Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

State of the art facility and campus environments

Progressive leadership and educational development programs available

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Leads Cardiac / Vascular Sonographers and other employees as assigned.

SCHEDULE : Full time, 40 hours per week, primarily days, Monday - Friday, flexibility required to work between the hours of 7 : 00 and 5 : 30 , weekends and holidays as needed, 1 hour unpaid meal break.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Plans unit work flow, determines priorities, schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of the unit staff; provides technical guidance, staff training and assistance;

prepares and assists in conducting performance evaluations

Coordinates work schedule with Department Manager and / or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage and efficient patient flow

Implements and ensures adherence to policies and standards; develops and / or recommends unit policies, procedures and new imaging techniques

Acts as liaison for other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures

Participates in the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation process

Performs cardiac and / or vascular ultrasound screenings, including, two-dimensional M-mode echocardiography, Doppler, stress echos, stress testing, holter monitors, etc.

Performs advanced techniques, which may include ultrasound contrast studies, transesophageal echocardiography, harmonic imaging, transcranial Doppler, flow velocities, etc.

Interprets scans to ensure they provide physician with required information

Provides accurate documentation of measurements and calculations

Performs other non-invasive modalities as required

Participates in the performance of invasive procedures (intraoperative or ultrasound guided interventions)

Performs patient assessment; evaluates and analyzes the hemodynamics of peripheral and abdominal blood vessels, as required

Orders and stocks supplies relevant to procedures

Participates in orientation and training of new employees and provides technical assistance to health care professionals and medical students

Maintains instruments and equipment

Performs related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY :

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, procedures, and advanced cardiac and / or vascular screening techniques

Knowledge of cardiovascular and venous diseases and therapeutic measures, patient management and clinical medicine

Considerable interpersonal, oral and written communication skill

Skilled in the operation and maintenance of standard ultrasound equipment

Ability to operate advanced echocardiographic / vascular equipment and produce complex ultrasound recordings

Ability to keep records and prepare preliminary ultrasound reports for physician interpretation and reporting

Ability to understand and carry out technical instructions

Supervisory ability

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING :

General Experience :

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED :

Associate Degree or higher in Cardiac or Vascular Technology may substitute for two (2) Years of the general experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Cardiac : Must possess and maintain during employment registration / certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)

Related advanced registration / certification.

Vascular : Must possess and maintain during employment registration / certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)

American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Vascular Sonography (VS) or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)

Related advanced registration / certification.

Cardiac and Vascular : Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification during employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Bachelor degree in Radiology (RRT)

WORKING CONDITIONS :

May be required to lift / adjust patients and equipment; may have some exposure to

communicable infectious diseases and uncooperative abusive patients

Significant amount of bending, stretching, reaching and repetitive motion.