General Duty Cardiac Sonographer - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winkler; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winkler seeks a General Duty Cardiac Sonographer to obtain high quality cardiac ultrasound images for the echocardiography physician. You may assist in staff education and research while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires certification with Sonography Canada or ARDMS and CPD credits, with strong English communication and teamwork in a 1.0 FTE, days, in-person position.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a diagnostic cardiac sonographer is preferred.
• Certified with Sonography Canada or ARDMS and maintain CPD credits.
• Must maintain BCLS (Level C) per policy and CPR training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obtain high quality cardiac ultrasound images for interpretation by a cardiologist.
• Assist in education of staff, students, and visitors; support department research as needed.
• Maintain safe, compliant work environment and adhere to PHIA and accreditation standards.
• Work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely examinations.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

English communication

Computer skills

Team player

Independent worker

RIS/ADT systems

Education

High School Diploma

CRCS or ARDMS certification

CMA accredited program

Tools

RIS software

ADT system

EPR

eChart

Viewpoint

ISCV

Job description

Requisition ID: 406931

Position Number: 20074526

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winkler

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Boundary Trails Health Centre (Winkler)

Department / Unit: Boundary Diagnostic Imaging

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $51.128, $52.662, $54.237, $55.868, $57.542, $59.275

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.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager/Charge Cardiac Sonographer or Designate, the General Duty Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for obtaining high quality cardiac ultrasound images and related structures for the echocardiography physician who will interpret the examination. The incumbent may also assist in the education of new staff, students, patients and visitors; assisting in research endeavors within the department. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.

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.
• Windows computer environment required.
• 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.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours.

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. Accommodations are 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.