Position Purpose
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
What you will do
- Performs Diagnostic Cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients in the Department of Cardiology/Echocardiography.
- Participates in teaching Cardiology Fellows from the University of Connecticut Medical School and Echocardiographer students from the Hoffman Heart School of Ultrasound, maintains workflow, and performs clerical duties as needed.
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements.
- Must have a working knowledge of pertinent equipment, scanning techniques, patient care, and evaluating patient status and emergency situations. Ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department’s computerized system and its associated devices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an approved cardiac Ultrasound technology program, with credentialing from an ICAEL and ASE recognized Program, such as ARDMS or CCI. Registry eligible candidates have 90 days from date of hire to pass the licensure exam.
- Licensure: Licensed by an organization recognized by ICAEL and ASE
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Great benefits
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Career growth and advancement potential
Ministry/Facility Information
Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an approved cardiac ultrasound technology program (ICAEL and ASE recognized program such as ARDMS or CCI); registry eligible candidates must pass licensure within 90 days of hire
- Licensure by an organization recognized by ICAEL and ASE
- Ability to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures
- Working knowledge of echocardiography equipment, scanning techniques, and patient care
- Ability to assess patient status across the lifespan and interpret clinical data
- Ability to evaluate and respond to emergency situations
- Ability to use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and associated devices
- Willingness to participate in teaching cardiology fellows and echocardiography students and perform clerical duties as needed
What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
