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Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing cardiac ultrasound screenings.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May lead lower-level employees as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Performs cardiac 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.
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, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, procedures, and advanced cardiac.
Knowledge of cardiovascular and therapeutic measures, patient management, and clinical medicine.
Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
Skilled in the operation and maintenance of standard ultrasound equipment.
Ability to operate advanced echocardiographic 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.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Two (2) years cardiac sonography experience in an acute care setting.
Special Requirement:
Must possess and maintain during employment registration/certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), OR by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) OR by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) OR related advanced registration/certification.
Must possess and maintain during employment Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Substitution:
Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography with a specialty in cardiac may be substituted for two (2) years of the general experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
May be required to travel to outreach locations.
SCHEDULE: This is a temporary position. The schedule is per diem based on department needs. Flexibility is needed, Sunday through Friday.
SALARY: The salary is $60.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.
