Echo tech Jobs in Kelowna, BC

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is seeking to expand its Medical Imaging team and is inviting applications from Cardiac Sonographers!

Casual employment means work requirements can vary between 0 and 37.5 hours per week. Work will be available on a short-notice, on-call bases and / or blocks of shifts pre-scheduled to relieve leaves of absences. Opportunity to apply for Regular employment positions within the Internal Recruitment job posting process. Shifts will be Days and Evenings with the shift times being 06 : 00 to 14 : 00, 06 : 30 to 14 : 30, 07 : 00 to 15 : 00, 07 : 00 to 16 : 30, 07 : 30 to 17 : 00, 07 : 45 to 15 : 45, 08 : 00 to 16 : 00, 08 : 00 to 17 : 30, 09 : 00 to 18 : 30, 11 : 30 to 21 : 00.

Who We Are :

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What Will You Work On?

The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures / examinations and related duties while working in collaboration with Radiologists, Cardiologists, Physicians and other health care professionals. Some typical duties include :

• Receiving, verifying and processing requisitions from Physicians for diagnostic ultrasound procedures / examinations.
• Performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures / examinations in accordance with established standards, procedures and protocols. Performing related calculations and technical analysis to aid Physicians in the interpretation of scans.
• Organizing workload according to exam priority and equipment availability.
• Monitoring patient care and safety by ensuring procedures adhere to department standards, policies and protocols.

Ultrasound equipment consists of :

How Will You Create Impact?

The successful applicant with work within the hospital’s Echo Lab. The Echo Lab is part of a large Diagnostic Cardiology Department, which includes Interior Health’s Regional Heart Cath Lab and Angioplasty Program, ECG, Stress Testing, Atrial Fibrillation Clinic, and Cardiac Device Clinic. Services include Adult and Pediatric Echo, Stress Echo (Treadmill, Bike, Dobutamine), Transesophageal Echo, Contrast and Bubble Echo. Approximately 11,500 inpatient and outpatient Echo exams performed annually.

How Will We Help You Grow?

Our Diagnostic Cardiac team provides an exceptional professional environment for Medical Imaging and offers the opportunity to join a healthcare team dedicated to excellent clinical and communication skills, professionalism, and commitment to teamwork. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth.

Effective April 01, 2024 – the hourly wage for Cardiac Sonographers will be $40.83 to $50.94

If this wonderful career opportunity fits your style, we would love to hear from you!