Job Description

Description Job Schedule: Part Time
Standard Hours: 24
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: 7a-3:30p Saturday-Sunday with flexible weekday schedule. On-call required

*New Hires Eligible For Sign-On Up To $5,000!*

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut\xe2\x80\x99s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Summary:

The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation. Performs all aspects of ultrasound procedures including abdominal, pelvic, gynecologic, small parts, Doppler studies and interventional procedures utilizing an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient\xe2\x80\x99s individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatment and care.

Responsibilities:

• Performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures by positioning patients, selecting appropriate transducers and correct scanning sequences to produce an accurate image in order to assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment.
• Provides and ensures optimal technical quality and accuracy of all Ultrasound examinations according to the American College of Radiology (ACR) standards & FDA quality control requirements. Assembles sterile trays and assumes scrub duties as necessary.
• Accurately inputs data into electronic medical record, RIS and PACS to capture necessary information regarding exams, supply charges, resource allocations, as well as all relevant clinical information. Transfers correctly annotated images into PACS.
• Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations and other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the physician for interpretation. Consults with physicians as requested regarding the quality of images and data obtained
• Obtains all relevant patient information, and assesses physician\'s order and/or requisition for completeness by reviewing the clinical information, pertinent laboratory results and patient\'s chart to ensure the correct procedure is performed and proper patient preparation is administered on the correct patient, to procure an accurate diagnosis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Graduate of an Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program specializing in Sonography, credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer \xe2\x80\x93 ARDMS or RDMS.
• New graduates will be considered. Proficient in real time, color flow, doppler, transvaginal, biopsies, interventional procedures.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge \xe2\x80\x93 helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Hartford HealthCare