Cardiac Echosonographer

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Providence Health Care is seeking a Cardiac Echosonographer to diagnose and assess cardiac conditions using advanced echocardiography.

You will perform 2-D, M-mode, Doppler, contrast and bubble studies, work with cardiologists, and support high-quality patient care while contributing to quality improvement and education for students and fellows.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with cardiac focus.
• Certification by Sonography Canada or ARDMS, or combination with CCSA.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac ultrasound procedures and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, contrast and bubble studies.
• Work with cardiologists and multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
• Contribute to quality improvement, team collaboration and education; supervise students/fellows.
• Report to the Head Technologist and maintain echo lab data integrity.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Cardiac ultrasound

Student supervision

Echo equipment

Data entry

Education

Cardiac Echosonographer Program

ARDMS or Sonography Canada

CCSA certification (or equivalent)

Tools

Enconcert

Job description

Role Snapshot

• PHC multi-site: Mt St Joseph Hospital, St Paul's Hospital
• LMC multi-site:
• Categories: Technologists
• Max hourly: 54.04 CAD
• Salary grade: P1
• Employment type: Casual
• Rotation: Days
• FTE: 0.00
• Schedule:
• Union: 400
• Labour agreement: PARMED
• Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

Notes

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

What You Will Do

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.

What You Bring

Education

• 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).

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

The Heart Centre at St. Paul’s is BC’s only referral centre for the most complex cardiac cases and is a leader in cardiac obstetrics, heart rhythm services and heart valve procedures. In addition, St. Paul’s is the only hospital in BC to perform adult heart transplants and holds expertise in all forms of heart disease.

From an accredited healthcare provider of Canada

• 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 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.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

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.