Adult Cardiac Sonographer RDCS / RCS

Adult Cardiac Sonographer RDCS / RCS

Lead With Precision. Practice With Purpose.

There are roles where you complete studies. And then there are roles where your imaging expertise directly influences life-saving cardiovascular decisions.

We are seeking a full-time Adult Echocardiographer near New Haven, Connecticut to join a high-acuity Heart & Vascular Center performing advanced cardiac ultrasound in a hospital-based setting. This position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus, full benefits eligibility, and the opportunity to work alongside leading cardiologists in a collaborative cardiovascular imaging environment.

This is a day shift position (40 hours per week) in an onsite diagnostic cardiac unit serving a diverse adult patient population.

What You'll Do

As an Adult Cardiac Sonographer, you will:

• Perform high-quality adult echocardiograms using advanced cardiac ultrasound technology
• Conduct transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and assist with additional cardiac imaging procedures as needed
• Follow physician-specific protocols and evidence-based imaging standards
• Provide accurate, efficient image acquisition to support cardiologist interpretation
• Coordinate daily scheduling and ensure workflow efficiency within the echo lab
• Utilize cardiovascular PACS (CPACS) systems for documentation, image storage, and reporting
• Ensure patient safety through strict adherence to two-identifier protocols and cardiac imaging best practices
• Maintain BLS certification and required CME compliance
• Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, and accreditation readiness

You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and cardiovascular technologists in a highly coordinated, patient-centered cardiac care environment.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree required
• Graduate of an accredited CAAHEP Diagnostic Sonography program or accredited allied health program with additional sonography training

Licensure & Certification

• RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) in Echocardiography required
• BLS certification (within 3 months of hire)
• Maintain required CME per credentialing organization
• RVT required if performing vascular ultrasound

Experience

• Demonstrated competency in adult cardiac ultrasound
• Ability to independently perform routine echocardiographic studies

Skills

• Strong cardiac anatomy and physiology knowledge
• Proficiency with cardiovascular PACS and hospital documentation systems
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced cardiac imaging department

Benefits & Incentives

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities within a leading cardiovascular imaging program

Why Practice Near New Haven, Connecticut

Some regions build their identity around industry. Others are shaped by ideas. This coastal New England community is defined by medicine, research, higher education, and maritime heritage a rare convergence that creates one of the most intellectually vibrant healthcare markets in the Northeast.

Here, cardiovascular imaging professionals practice at the intersection of academic medicine and community care. You are close enough to world-class research institutions to feel the pulse of innovation, yet grounded in a community where patients know your name and value your expertise.

Mornings might begin with sunrise reflecting off Long Island Sound. Lunch breaks can include walks past historic brownstones or along harbor trails. The region's walkable neighborhoods, shoreline access, and thriving arts scene offer balance rarely found in major metro hospital systems.

Healthcare here is both sophisticated and personal. The patient population is diverse from university faculty and students to multi-generational local families offering meaningful clinical variety in adult cardiac imaging.

Weekend options range from sailing and shoreline cycling to museums, farmers markets, and train rides into Manhattan. Autumn transforms the region into a tapestry of gold and crimson. Winters bring quiet charm. Springs bloom along historic campuses. Summers stretch along the coast with salt air and long evenings.

Professionally, this is one of the strongest cardiac imaging corridors in Connecticut. Cardiologists rely heavily on advanced echocardiography for diagnostic precision, and echo labs here are known for maintaining high clinical standards, accreditation compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

For an Adult Echocardiographer, this means consistent case volume, exposure to complex cardiovascular pathology, and collaboration with experienced cardiology teams without sacrificing lifestyle or work-life balance.

If you are looking for more than just a cardiac sonographer position if you want a career where your echocardiography expertise is respected, supported, and continuously sharpened this opportunity near New Haven offers both professional elevation and coastal stability.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc