Echocardiographer Registered - Kent Hospital

Primary Function:

Perform daily clinical operations of the Echocardiography Lab to include performing Transthoracic and Transesophogeal Echocardiograms, Contrast Studies using Definity, Bubble Studies, Stress Echocardiograms and Chemical Stress Echocardiograms. Also includes preliminary interpretation of studies, including an assessment of ventricular performance, and assistance during transesophageal procedures The sonographer will be utilizing 2D, M-Mode and Doppler techniques to evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data while assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The provision of services includes assessing patients, developing plan for accomplishing procedure(s) ordered, setting up room and equipment to accomplish procedure, and ensuring quality images.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Training from a Cardio-Vascular program required. A minimum of three years practical experience or equivalent is required. RDMS or RCS required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.