Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography studies, obtain measurements, and prepare findings for Echocardiologists. You will work across five clinical sites, provide after-hour call back, and rotate between DGH, Cobequid, Mumford Road, VG and the Halifax Infirmary.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, NSCMIRTP licensure, current BLS, and at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.
• NSCMIRTP licensure required by Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in tertiary care setting is an asset.
• Experience with Adult Congenital Heart Disease, TEE, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Stress Echo and Research Echo preferred.
• Experience with Philips Epiq and IntelliSpace Workstations is an asset.
• Experience with GE Vivid E95 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography studies and obtain diagnostic measurements.
• Prepare findings summaries for Echocardiologist review.
• Rotate between five clinical sites and participate in after-hours call.
• Assist Echocardiologist during advanced studies (TEE, dobutamine, exercise echo, contrast).

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Doppler imaging

PACS

Education

Accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

NSCMIRTP licensure

Current BLS certification

Tools

Philips Epiq

IntelliSpace Workstations

GE Vivid E95

Job description

Type of Employment: Long-assignment Full-time

About the Opportunity

Echocardiography is the use of highly sophisticated ultrasound technology for the evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function and hemodynamic. The Cardiac Sonographer utilizes equipment using comprehensive specialized education and accepted protocols to obtain diagnostic recordings of cardiac ultrasound images and doppler hemodynamic data with indirect supervision from the cardiac physician. The Cardiac Sonographer evaluates and records pathological findings, obtains measurements and calculations, then prepares a summary of the findings which is later reviewed by the Echocardiologist for final reporting. The Cardiac Sonographer discusses exams with the Echocardiologist using PACS and recorded information; maintains accurate patient files; records appropriate and timely information in the computer; maintains a professional attitude; and practices good patient care at all times. Specialized sonography skills, clinical knowledge and experience are necessary for providing advanced practice service to the adult congenital population, tertiary and surgical programs, research programs and the clinical training for residents and student sonographers. Cardiac Sonography staff rotate between five Nova Scotia Health Authority clinical sites on a weekly basis. Portable echocardiograms are provided for patient care units as needed. Cardiac Sonographers provide after hour call back service. The Cardiac Sonographer assists the Echocardiologist during transesophageal, dobutamine stress echo, exercise stress echo and contrast studies.

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
• Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of one year 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 Epiq and IntelliSpace 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

• long assignment full-time ; 75 hours biweekly
• On-call in a rotation for after hours and weekend coverage
• Travel to various sites will be required (DGH, Cobequid, Mumford Road, VG or the Halifax Infirmary (rotation)

Compensation and Benefits

$43.56 - $52.45 hourly

$54.29 hourly with 25 years Cardiac Sonographer experience

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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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.