Echocardiographer- Cardiology

Job Description - Echocardiographer- Cardiology (26163176)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Torrington-Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Job

: Other

Organization

: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Job Posting

: Aug 31, 2026

Echocardiographer- Cardiology - (26163176)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Job Summary:

Performs and assists with a variety of echocardiographic tests and other related duties, working under limited supervision to ensure high quality diagnostic studies. Reports to the manager of Non-Invasive Cardiology Services.

Produce echocardiograms that satisfy the laboratory protocols for standard transthoracic imaging and for special conditions including valvular heart disease, 3D echocardiography and strain imaging.

Participates fully in all the routine procedures within the laboratory, including transesophageal echo, and structural heart disease cases.

Identify studies which require vetting for appropriateness. When present, recognizes true cardiac emergencies, including cardiac tamponade, aortic dissection, and acute valvular regurgitation. Uses contrast for appropriate indications.

Has facility with a full variety of special indications, including patients with ventricular assist devices (LVAD and RVAD), Impella pumps, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular program
• Associates Degree in Health Care.
• Bachelor's Degree in a health related field preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• One to two years previous echo experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Experience with two-dimensional, m-mode, Doppler, TEE and stress echo preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D and strain imaging preferred.
• Registered RDCS/CCI or eligible for registration.

Work Locations

:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

540 Litchfield Street

Torrington 06790

Standard Hours Per Week: 1

Per Diem (1 hour)

Shift Details: 7am to 330pm as needed (PRN)