Top Benefits
About the role
Job title Cardiac Sonographer
Reports to Management/Physicians
Job purpose
Medical Sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the heart to aid cardiologists in monitoring and diagnosing cardiac medical conditions.
Duties and responsibilities
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination
- Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, 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 ultrasound equipment
- Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Prepare examination reports for physicians to aid in the monitoring of pregnancies and the diagnosis of cardiac, abdominal, ophthalmic, vascular and other disorders
- Perform quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and perform minor repairs and adjustments as required
- May supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Canadian accredited ultrasound educational program. The recognized Canadian practice standards are described in the National Competency Profiles (NCP).
- Registration with the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- Proof of maintenance of continuing education requirements
Working conditions
This position requires you to work in a fast paced and occasionally stressful work environment where multi-tasking and prioritization of duties is imperative. You must be able to take feedback from physicians and co-workers. You must be comfortable making critical decisions independently when required, especially in recognizing when outpatient symptoms and/or findings need to be brought to the attention of the attending physician.
Physical requirements
The ability to stand, sit, walk and bend to reach patients for extended periods of time.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $44.00-$48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
About Vita Diagnostics
South Calgary's Newest Cardiology and Respirology Lab, offering high fidelity cardiac and pulmonary testing to patients in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Our services are covered under Alberta Health Services and include: Echocardiograms EKG's Holter Monitoring Exercise Stress Tests CV Risk Stratification Pulmonary Function Testing Cardiac Consultations with Accredited Cardiologists Respirology Consultations with Accredited Respirologists
Top Benefits
About the role
Job title Cardiac Sonographer
Reports to Management/Physicians
Job purpose
Medical Sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the heart to aid cardiologists in monitoring and diagnosing cardiac medical conditions.
Duties and responsibilities
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination
- Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, 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 ultrasound equipment
- Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Prepare examination reports for physicians to aid in the monitoring of pregnancies and the diagnosis of cardiac, abdominal, ophthalmic, vascular and other disorders
- Perform quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and perform minor repairs and adjustments as required
- May supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Canadian accredited ultrasound educational program. The recognized Canadian practice standards are described in the National Competency Profiles (NCP).
- Registration with the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- Proof of maintenance of continuing education requirements
Working conditions
This position requires you to work in a fast paced and occasionally stressful work environment where multi-tasking and prioritization of duties is imperative. You must be able to take feedback from physicians and co-workers. You must be comfortable making critical decisions independently when required, especially in recognizing when outpatient symptoms and/or findings need to be brought to the attention of the attending physician.
Physical requirements
The ability to stand, sit, walk and bend to reach patients for extended periods of time.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $44.00-$48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
About Vita Diagnostics
South Calgary's Newest Cardiology and Respirology Lab, offering high fidelity cardiac and pulmonary testing to patients in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Our services are covered under Alberta Health Services and include: Echocardiograms EKG's Holter Monitoring Exercise Stress Tests CV Risk Stratification Pulmonary Function Testing Cardiac Consultations with Accredited Cardiologists Respirology Consultations with Accredited Respirologists