Cardiac Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Kentville, NS
•CA$44 - CA$52•Onsite
About The Position
Cardiac sonographers, or echocardiographers, use non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. Cardiac sonographers work alongside and with physicians, using technology to help assess patients and their conditions. Perform Echo ultrasound examinations as requested in accordance to the department’s standards and techniques.
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 of 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 IE 33, Epiq 7, and Xcelera Workstations an asset
- Experience with General Electric Vivid E95 an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform Echo ultrasound examinations as requested in accordance to the department’s standards and techniques.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- travel
- long-term disability
- life insurance coverage
- defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
