Echocardiographer – RAD 07-26

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works seeks a Diagnostic Sonographer to coordinate, perform and evaluate diagnostic services across multiple modalities. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality imaging and patient care.

Ideal candidates will have training in diagnostic cardiac sonography, willingness to pursue licensing, CPR/BLS certification, and strong communication and computer skills for reliable documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate in a health profession with required anatomy/physiology credits.
• Willingness to pursue required licensing for Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography.
• Active membership in relevant professional bodies is an asset.
• Current practice license or eligibility for MRT/CMRITO or related license.
• BLS/CPR certification is preferred.
• Proficiency with imaging equipment and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, perform and evaluate diagnostic services examinations.
• Maintain safe, accurate imaging and adhere to accreditation standards.
• Protect health and safety of staff and patients with safe work habits.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong team player with comms & Interp

Computer skills

Problem solving & critical thinking

Independent & team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in registered health profession with anatomy & physiology credits

Two-year health professions diploma graduate

Current license or eligible for MRT/CMRITO or related license

Tools

M-Mode

2D Echo Doppler

Job description

Job Summary.

As a member of the Multidisciplinary Health Care team, this position coordinates, performs and evaluates Diagnostic Services examination within the specific modalities and disciplines.

Qualifications.

• Graduate of an approved/accredited training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography/Adult Echocardiography an asset.
• Must have a willingness to attend required training to become a licensed Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer/Adult Echocardiographer.
• Active membership with Sonography Canada and CMRITO an asset.
• Graduate of a two-year health professions diploma or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a registered health profession, including six credit hours in Human Anatomy and Physiology and six additional health-related credits (e.g., ethics, psychology, patient care, medical research).
• Applicants must either possess a current practice license with MRT, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Respiratory Therapist, Cardiovascular Technologist, RMT, OTA/PTA, Kinesiology, Nursing, Medical/Health Sciences, OT, and PT
• Current BLS/CPR Certificate
• Proficient with M-Mode and 2D Echo Doppler an asset.
• Minimum of 3 months previous experience working directly with clients in a health care facility preferred.
• Strong team player with effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking, and prioritization in fast-paced clinical settings
• Actively participates in ongoing education and professional development
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient in computer skills, including keyboarding and word processing

Job Duties.

• Scheduled 8-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, will not regularly be scheduled on-call, overtime or weekend shifts
• Must be familiar with equipment, preventative maintenance, accreditation standards and documentation of results
• Responsible for taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of yourself and others, by practicing and promoting safe work habits
• Must have the ability to work independently and as a team

Competition No. RAD 07-26