Cardiac Echosonographer

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32/Hr. - CAD $54.04/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Join our Cardiac team as a Cardiac Echosonographer, where you’ll play an important role in diagnosing and assessing cardiac conditions through advanced echocardiography.

Reporting to the Head Technologist, you will perform a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations, including 2-D, M-mode, Doppler, contrast and bubble studies, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal studies. You’ll work closely with cardiologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support high-quality patient care.

Beyond clinical testing, you’ll contribute to quality improvement, team collaboration, and education, including providing guidance and supervision to students and cardiology fellows.

 

• Graduate of a recognized training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Cardiac Echosonographer Program)
• Certified with either Sonography Canada or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Canadian Skills Assessment (CCSA).

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve problems.
• Current knowledge of cardiac ultrasound procedures and technologies.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to demonstrate procedures to students and trainees.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment and systems, including an Enconcert digital acquisition system.
• Ability to input specific and relevant patient data into the echo lab database.

• Performs scans of the heart by applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, makes the distinction between normal and abnormal findings, and identifies specific diseases and conditions using cardiac sonographic data.
• Prepares patients for an echo by explaining procedures and explaining related questions.
• Performs echoes by attaching electrodes for an ECG and examines the heart in real time 2D, M-Mode, pulsed wave, continuous wave and colour flow Doppler. Performs contrast studies, bubble studies and stress echoes. Assists the cardiologist with transesophageal studies.
• Acquires diagnostic cardiac ultrasonic images for interpretation by designated reading cardiologist.
• Performs measurements for preliminary interpretation of the echo findings by inputting patient data into the echo lab database.
• Participates in quality control of ultrasound systems and related computer equipment by advising the head technologist of any problems or malfunctions.
• Participates in staff meetings and assists with the updating of procedure manuals.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and local committees by attending meetings, collaborating with multi-disciplinary personnel, providing input on issues related to the discipline, and making recommendations as required.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of developments in echocardiography by reviewing literature, and participating in professional development activities, workshops and courses.
• Provides instruction and/or supervision to students and cardiology fellows, providing guidance and direction on the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the heart relevant to the performance and interpretation of the echocardiograms, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.