Registered Cardiac Ultrasonographer

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is looking for a Registered Cardiac Sonographer to provide cardiac sonography services to adult and neonatal populations. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in 2D and Doppler echocardiogram, assist cardiologists during transesophageal echo exams, and participate in research and quality improvement initiatives. This role requires a graduate of a formal Echocardiography Program and current registration with CMRITO.

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent echocardiography experience preferred.
• Experience with digital echo archiving system is an asset.
• Familiarization and knowledge of MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all echocardiology exams independently.
• Prepare and complete preliminary results on each patient.
• Participate in research studies and maintain records.

Skills

Echocardiography

3D/4D echocardiography

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of a formal Echocardiography Program

Current registration with CMRITO

Tools

Digital echo archiving system

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

SUMMARY

Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiac sonography services to adult and neonatal populations. Must have recent experience in 2D and Doppler echocardiogram and must be able to assist the Cardiologist during transesophageal echo exams. Assists with practical hands‑on teaching of students and clinical learners, including written evaluation. The successful candidate is required to participate in research studies and quality improvement initiatives related to echo exams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a formal Echocardiography Program
• Current registration with CMRITO
• 3 years of recent echocardiography experience preferred
• Recent 3D/4D echocardiography experience required
• Experience with digital echo archiving system an asset
• Computer skills (keyboarding), familiarization and knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet knowledge

DUTIES

• Perform all echocardiology exams independently
• Prepare Transesophageal Echo tray
• Care of TEE probe
• Prepare and complete preliminary results on each patient
• Proofread confirmed results
• Participate in research procedures, maintain file/records
• Assist in monthly rounds
• Other duties as assigned