cardiac sonographer

Asset languages

• French, Middle (ca.1400-1600)

Tasks

• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
• Train students or other medical sonographers
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CRCS - Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Certification
• Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Registration

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Adult echocardiography
• Pediatric echocardiography

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend