Top Benefits
About the role
FHA-7487
New
Status
Open
Site
Royal Columbian Hospital
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Permanent
Date Range
Hours of Work
On Call
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
Mandatory
Role and Facility Information
Royal Columbian Hospital is pleased to invite applications for a Cardiologist who has completed at least a one-year dedicated fellowship in adult echocardiography and has a strong foundation in general cardiology.
Royal Columbian Hospital is a tertiary provincial referral hospital and academic centre located in New Westminster, BC. As part of the Fraser Health Authority, with a population of over 2 million people, RCH is the regional hub for cardiac catheterization, structural interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and mechanical circulatory support. RCH echocardiography laboratory is a high-volume centre providing inpatient and outpatient services, supporting structural heart and surgical programs and providing 24/7 echocardiography call. Further, our echocardiography laboratory regularly provides training to multilevel learners from various residency programs, including UBC Cardiology, as well as sonographer students.
The successful applicant will join a growing 21-member Division of Cardiology that consists of general cardiologists, critical care cardiologists, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists and echocardiographers. The division members benefit from an environment that values teamwork, multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, quality improvement and research. Further, the division members are eligible for academic appointment to the University of British Columbia (UBC) Division of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, to a level commensurate with academic position requirements. Finally, the new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, slated to open in 2026 as part of a multi-phase RCH Redevelopment Project, is expected to result in a substantial enhancement of diagnostic cardiology services to match the expansion of the inpatient cardiology footprint and electrophysiology and structural interventional programs. This expansion will reinforce our position as a leading cardiac centre in British Columbia.
Key Areas of Involvement
A successful applicant will:
Engage in all aspects of echocardiography, including diagnostic transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, contrast and 3-dimensional echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and strain imaging when indicated.
Perform pericardiocentesis, when indicated.
Assist with the guidance of the interventional electrophysiology and transcatheter procedures including PFO and ASD closures, left atrial appendage closures, and transseptal punctures.
Participate in the screening and follow-up process of the structural valve program (TAVI, MitraClip), with the possibility of direct involvement with procedural guidance as the program expands.
Assume a leadership role in the expansion and standardization of the stress echocardiography program (exercise, bike and Dobutamine protocols with contrast administration, as required).
Participate in the echocardiography call as scheduled.
Contribute to medical education of the residents and sonographers.
Participate in the cardiovascular case rounds providing echocardiography expertise.
Supervise stress tests (exercise and pharmacological) for the MIBI procedures.
Participate in cardiology clinical service.
Be encouraged to develop and maintain a robust outpatient cardiology service.
Qualifications and Requirements
MD or equivalent and RCPS certified in cardiology
Minimum of 1 year of Advanced Specialist (previously Level III) Echocardiography Fellowship, preferably with significant interest in stress echocardiography
Eligibility for CPSBC licensure
Royal Columbian Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.
New Westminster
New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region. New Westminster is within a 30-40-minute drive of downtown Vancouver. In addition to having access to the beautiful coastal mountains surrounding the region which boast legendary exposure to outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, climbing, hiking, and water sports, Vancouver also offers the many other cultural and artistic amenities of a cosmopolitan city.
To Apply: Candidates who are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to upload their cover letter and CV.
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
About Royal Columbian Hospital
Building on a strong tradition of caring and community support, Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) was established in 1978 to raise funds for the hospital's first CT Scanner. For more than thirty years, the mission of RCHF has been to raise money to help the hospital save lives, restore health and provide comfort to seriously injured and ill patients of all ages.
Today, RCHF is an independent charitable organization that raises millions of dollars each year to fund major projects, priority equipment needs, facility enhancements, research, education and innovation at RCH.
Thousands of individuals, businesses, community groups and foundations in surrounding communities and across the region provide generous support to help RCHF achieve its vision — to inspire giving and grow funding so patients have access to the best in health care at Royal Columbian Hospital.
Charitable Registration Number: 11912 8866 RR0001
Top Benefits
About the role
FHA-7487
New
Status
Open
Site
Royal Columbian Hospital
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Permanent
Date Range
Hours of Work
On Call
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
Mandatory
Role and Facility Information
Royal Columbian Hospital is pleased to invite applications for a Cardiologist who has completed at least a one-year dedicated fellowship in adult echocardiography and has a strong foundation in general cardiology.
Royal Columbian Hospital is a tertiary provincial referral hospital and academic centre located in New Westminster, BC. As part of the Fraser Health Authority, with a population of over 2 million people, RCH is the regional hub for cardiac catheterization, structural interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and mechanical circulatory support. RCH echocardiography laboratory is a high-volume centre providing inpatient and outpatient services, supporting structural heart and surgical programs and providing 24/7 echocardiography call. Further, our echocardiography laboratory regularly provides training to multilevel learners from various residency programs, including UBC Cardiology, as well as sonographer students.
The successful applicant will join a growing 21-member Division of Cardiology that consists of general cardiologists, critical care cardiologists, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists and echocardiographers. The division members benefit from an environment that values teamwork, multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, quality improvement and research. Further, the division members are eligible for academic appointment to the University of British Columbia (UBC) Division of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, to a level commensurate with academic position requirements. Finally, the new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, slated to open in 2026 as part of a multi-phase RCH Redevelopment Project, is expected to result in a substantial enhancement of diagnostic cardiology services to match the expansion of the inpatient cardiology footprint and electrophysiology and structural interventional programs. This expansion will reinforce our position as a leading cardiac centre in British Columbia.
Key Areas of Involvement
A successful applicant will:
Engage in all aspects of echocardiography, including diagnostic transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, contrast and 3-dimensional echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and strain imaging when indicated.
Perform pericardiocentesis, when indicated.
Assist with the guidance of the interventional electrophysiology and transcatheter procedures including PFO and ASD closures, left atrial appendage closures, and transseptal punctures.
Participate in the screening and follow-up process of the structural valve program (TAVI, MitraClip), with the possibility of direct involvement with procedural guidance as the program expands.
Assume a leadership role in the expansion and standardization of the stress echocardiography program (exercise, bike and Dobutamine protocols with contrast administration, as required).
Participate in the echocardiography call as scheduled.
Contribute to medical education of the residents and sonographers.
Participate in the cardiovascular case rounds providing echocardiography expertise.
Supervise stress tests (exercise and pharmacological) for the MIBI procedures.
Participate in cardiology clinical service.
Be encouraged to develop and maintain a robust outpatient cardiology service.
Qualifications and Requirements
MD or equivalent and RCPS certified in cardiology
Minimum of 1 year of Advanced Specialist (previously Level III) Echocardiography Fellowship, preferably with significant interest in stress echocardiography
Eligibility for CPSBC licensure
Royal Columbian Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.
New Westminster
New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region. New Westminster is within a 30-40-minute drive of downtown Vancouver. In addition to having access to the beautiful coastal mountains surrounding the region which boast legendary exposure to outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, climbing, hiking, and water sports, Vancouver also offers the many other cultural and artistic amenities of a cosmopolitan city.
To Apply: Candidates who are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to upload their cover letter and CV.
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
About Royal Columbian Hospital
Building on a strong tradition of caring and community support, Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) was established in 1978 to raise funds for the hospital's first CT Scanner. For more than thirty years, the mission of RCHF has been to raise money to help the hospital save lives, restore health and provide comfort to seriously injured and ill patients of all ages.
Today, RCHF is an independent charitable organization that raises millions of dollars each year to fund major projects, priority equipment needs, facility enhancements, research, education and innovation at RCH.
Thousands of individuals, businesses, community groups and foundations in surrounding communities and across the region provide generous support to help RCHF achieve its vision — to inspire giving and grow funding so patients have access to the best in health care at Royal Columbian Hospital.
Charitable Registration Number: 11912 8866 RR0001