Echocardiographer – RAD 09 / 24

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya WIn Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center is seeking a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves performing and evaluating diagnostic examinations, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating effectively within a healthcare setting. Candidates should be willing to pursue licensure and have a relevant educational background, along with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Willingness to attend training to become a licensed Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• Active membership with Sonography Canada and CMRITO is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 months previous experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, performs, and evaluates Diagnostic Services examinations.
• Scheduled 8-hour shifts from Monday to Friday.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of a two-year health professions diploma or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

Graduate of an accredited training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography/Adult Echocardiography

Job description

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

Qualifications :

• Graduate of an approved/accredited training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography / Adult Echocardiography is an asset.
• Willingness to attend required training to become a licensed Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer / Adult Echocardiographer.
• Active membership with Sonography Canada and CMRITO is 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).

Eligible professions include : 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 is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 months previous experience working directly with clients in a healthcare facility is 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, typically not on-call, overtime, or weekend shifts.
• 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.

Additional notes : Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.