About this role
Job Description: Cardiac sonographers or echocardiographers use ultrasound system/equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. Job Duties:To perform complete echocardiography studies according to the American Society of Echocardiography guidelinesTo perform clerical related duties such as filing, photocopying, record retention , patient check-in, procedure completion, telephone answering as requiredTo perform routine calibration and maintenance of equipment such as cleaning, inspection, calibrating & replacing parts such as batteries, leads, papersTo report any malfunction to the appropriate authorityTo maintain adequate stock of necessary supplies in accordance with established proceduresTo notify appropriate members of the health care team such as physician or nurse of significant ECG abnormalities or echocardiographic findings in accordance with established proceduresTo assist the care team in dealing with medical emergenciesTo be certified and to maintain active certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).To achieve and maintain the required Continuous Medical Education (CME) credits. Education:Bachelor degree or College level diploma/certificate in Technical/Applied ScienceKnowledge of complex cardiac anatomy, cardiac pathology & basic electrocardiographyKnowledge/skills of how to operate the medical ultrasound system. Experience: At least 1 year of experience in adult echocardiographyBenefits:Paid registration expenses for attendance of an annual national echocardiography conference Everyone is encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian & permanent residents.