Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiology

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

3d•CA$44 - CA$52•Hybrid

About The Position

Echocardiography is the use of highly sophisticated ultrasound technology for the evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function and hemodynamic. The Cardiac Sonographer utilizes equipment using comprehensive specialized education and accepted protocols to obtain diagnostic recordings of cardiac ultrasound images and doppler hemodynamic data with indirect supervision from the cardiac physician. The Cardiac Sonographer evaluates and records pathological findings, obtains measurements and calculations, then prepares a summary of the findings which is later reviewed by the Echocardiologist for final reporting. The Cardiac Sonographer discusses exams with the Echocardiologist using PACS and recorded information; maintains accurate patient files; records appropriate and timely information in the computer; maintains a professional attitude; and practices good patient care at all times. Specialized sonography skills, clinical knowledge and experience are necessary for providing advanced practice service to the adult congenital population, tertiary and surgical programs, research programs and the clinical training for residents and student sonographers. Cardiac Sonography staff rotate between five Nova Scotia Health Authority clinical sites on a weekly basis. Portable echocardiograms are provided for patient care units as needed. Cardiac Sonographers provide after hour call back service. The Cardiac Sonographer assists the Echocardiologist during transesophageal, dobutamine stress echo, exercise stress echo and contrast studies.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Sonography Canada certification
Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year clinical experience preferred
Experience in a tertiary care setting an asset
Experience in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, TEE, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Stress Echo, and Research Echo preferred
Experience with Philips Epiq and IntelliSpace Workstations an asset
Experience with General Electric Vivid E95 an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizes equipment using comprehensive specialized education and accepted protocols to obtain diagnostic recordings of cardiac ultrasound images and doppler hemodynamic data with indirect supervision from the cardiac physician.
Evaluates and records pathological findings, obtains measurements and calculations.
Prepares a summary of the findings which is later reviewed by the Echocardiologist for final reporting.
Discusses exams with the Echocardiologist using PACS and recorded information.
Maintains accurate patient files.
Records appropriate and timely information in the computer.
Maintains a professional attitude.
Practices good patient care at all times.
Provides advanced practice service to the adult congenital population, tertiary and surgical programs, research programs and the clinical training for residents and student sonographers.
Rotates between five Nova Scotia Health Authority clinical sites on a weekly basis.
Provides portable echocardiograms for patient care units as needed.
Provides after hour call back service.
Assists the Echocardiologist during transesophageal, dobutamine stress echo, exercise stress echo and contrast studies.