Yale-New Haven Health North Haven , CT 06473
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Under the supervision of the HVC department Manger and/or Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality Echo images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the cardiologist. All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHHS Core Success Factors. Performs cardiac ultrasounds and interprets study results , coordinates daily schedule and provides prompt feedback to cardiologist. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Heart and Vascular staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Heart and Vascular locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required to meet one of the following: Graduate of an accredited (CAAHEP) School of Diagnostic Sonography or graduate of an accredited Allied Health program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction or graduate of Bachelor's program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction. Associates degree required.
EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine echocardiography.
LICENSURE
RDCS (ARDMS) /RCS (CCI )in echocardiography certification is required. CPR certification also required. RVT is required if the technologist will be performing vascular studies as well. Active to achieve 30 CME every three years for ICARL/IAC accreditation. CPR certification also preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Proficient in routine echo imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer / CPACS applications, good organizational and communication/customer service skills. Proficient in routine echo imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer / CPACS applications, good organizational and communication/customer service
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Must be able to lift (patient transfers) and push 40 lbs. (portable US equipment). Requires extended periods of sitting, walking and standing. Moving equipment, ultrasound machine echo bed to accommodate demand for different types of ultrasound tests. Assumes awkward body positioning at times. Incumbents as well as external and internal applicant who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodations determined by a case by case basis.
YNHHS Requisition ID
117066
Yale-New Haven Health