Cardiac Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join their team at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The role involves performing Echo ultrasound examinations and working closely with physicians to assess patients' heart conditions. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and have clinical experience, with potential for a signing bonus and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Signing bonus up to $30,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.
• Sonography Canada certification and NSCMIRTP licensure required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Echo ultrasound examinations as requested.
• Assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart conditions.
• Work alongside physicians using cardiovascular technology.

Skills

Sonography

Cardiac Imaging

BLS Certification

Clinical Experience

Competencies in Other Languages

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

Sonography Canada Certification

NSCMIRTP Licensure

Tools

Philips IE 33

Epiq 7

General Electric Vivid E95

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 197443

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: OPEZ Echo-Cardiography CBR

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

UNIFOR Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $30,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About The Opportunity

Cardiac sonographers, or echocardiographers, use non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. Cardiac sonographers work alongside and with physicians, using technology to help assess patients and their conditions. Perform Echo ultrasound examinations as requested in accordance to the department’s standards and techniques.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
• Sonography Canada certification
• Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred
• Experience in a tertiary care setting an asset
• Experience in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, TEE, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Stress Echo, and Research Echo preferred
• Experience with Philips IE 33, Epiq 7, and Xcelera Workstations an asset
• Experience with General Electric Vivid E95 an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  
  

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shift work required including evenings; with the possibility of weekends
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$42.18 - $49.54 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.