General Duty Cardiac Sonographer

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health – St. Boniface Hospital seeks a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to perform comprehensive cardiac ultrasound studies and support cardiology services. The ideal candidate will interpret images, ensure high-quality imaging, and collaborate with physicians in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires CMA accreditation, current CRCS/ARDMS, CPD credits, and BCLS/CPR certification, with in-person work and standby coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Complete High School education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a CMA accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program.
• Must maintain registry status with CRCS/ARDMS and CPD credits.
• Must maintain BCLS (Level C) and CPR training as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations.
• Interpret results and provide preliminary assessments.
• Troubleshoot equipment and optimize imaging quality.
• Collaborate with Cardiologists and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and PHIA compliance.

Skills

English communication

Interpreting results

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Data privacy

Education

High School diploma

CMA accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program

Tools

Cardiac ultrasound equipment

RIS/ADT/EPR/eChart

ISCV/Viewpoint

Job description

Site: Shared Health - St. Boniface Hospital

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 09/04/2026

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• One (1) year recent experience as a diagnostic cardiac sonographer preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete High School education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a CMA accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Certified with Sonography Canada as a Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Must maintain registry status by obtaining the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
• Must maintain current BCLS (Level C) in accordance with the applicable policy.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated computer skills is an asset.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
• Apply technical knowledge to interpretation of results, troubleshooting and assessing of methods.
• Skilled in the use of highly technical cardiovascular ultrasound equipment and probes in order to produce complete anatomic and functional information for the Cardiologist to interpret.
• Previous experience using healthcare information systems is preferred (e.g. Radiology Information System (RIS) and Admission, Discharge, Transfer System (ADT), EPR, eChart).
• Experience with analysis software for cardiovascular imaging (e.g. ISCV and Viewpoint).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with external agencies, groups, and the public required.
• Proficient analytical skills.
• Work under pressure.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position, adheres to Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position including being able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.