Cardiac Sonographer

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking a Registered Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves working primarily at Georgian Bay General Hospital in Midland with some duties at RVH Georgian Drive campus.

You will produce timely, accurate diagnostic studies to support clinical decisions, while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Current registration with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS in Adult Echocardiography.
• Member in good standing with CMRT0 in Ontario (CMRITO).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough and accurate transthoracic echocardiograms for inpatients and outpatients.
• Acquire and analyze diagnostic-quality images per departmental standards.
• Document and communicate findings appropriately to the care team.
• Maintain competency in current echocardiography practices and QA initiatives.
• Collaborate with sonographers, cardiologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring safety and comfort.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Cardiac Sonography program

ARDMS or Sonography Canada registration

Job description

Job Summary & Requirements

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing comprehensive, high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatient populations. This position will be required to work primarily at Georgian Bay General Hospital located in Midland, with some requirement to work at the RVH Georgian Drive campus.

Job Summary & Requirements

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing comprehensive, high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatient populations. This position will be required to work primarily at Georgian Bay General Hospital located in Midland, with some requirement to work at the RVH Georgian Drive campus.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care while producing accurate and timely diagnostic studies to support clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough and accurate transthoracic echocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations
• Acquire and analyze diagnostic-quality images in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards
• Document and communicate findings appropriately
• Maintain competency in current echocardiography practices, technologies, and quality assurance initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with fellow sonographers, cardiologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures
  

Required Education and Certification

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Current registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Adult Echocardiography
• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists in Ontario (CMRITO)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  

Assets and Additional Skills

• Willingness to develop competency in performing contrast echocardiography, bubble studies, and stress echocardiography
• Willingness to obtain and maintain competency in intravenous (IV) insertion and administration related to echocardiography procedures
• Ability and willingness to assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and pericardiocentesis procedures
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning within a growing cardiovascular diagnostics program
  

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• Demonstrated competency in performing comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with established standards
• Experience working with inpatient and outpatient populations in an acute care or diagnostic imaging environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment