echocardiographer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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

• 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
• Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
• 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 

• CRGS - Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer
• CRCS - Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• CRVS - Canadian Registered Vascular Sonographer
• Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Registration
• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Adult echocardiography

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program