Cardiac Sonographer

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

5d • CA$43 - CA$54 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures, including 2-Dimensional, Doppler, M-Mode, and supports TransEsophageal Echo, stress echoes, and contrast procedures while observing patient safety practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data and measurements into the diagnostic imaging information system, and preparing patients for specific procedures. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography.
• Certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA).
• Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course or applicable experience working in IV Therapy or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience when required by site practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice for Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic cardiac sonographic equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform sonographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures, including 2-Dimensional, Doppler, M-Mode, and supports TransEsophageal Echo, stress echoes, and contrast procedures.
• Observes patient safety practices.
• Receives and completes requisitions.
• Enters relevant data and measurements into the diagnostic imaging information system.
• Prepares patients for specific procedures.
• Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree