Cardiac sonographer
Chinook Cardiology
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Analyze the patient during the treatments
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
- Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
- Provide personnal asistance to patients during treatments
- Prepare examination reports for physicians
- Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CRCS – Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Certification
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Adult echocardiography
- Pediatric echocardiography
- Echocardiography
Additional information
Security and safety
- Immunization records
- Criminal record check
- Eligible for professional liability insurance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
- Piece work
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available