Cardiac Sonographer, Adult Services

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training And Experience

Certified by Sonography Canada (CRCS) and / or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDCS) with 1 year recent echocardiography scanning experience preferred. Must be a graduate of a recognized diploma training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography. Basic Life Support Certificate (BLSC), Level C.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Echocardiographers established by Sonography Canada and / or ARDMS and / or other relevant national professional associations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice in echocardiography.
• Broad knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with ultrasound equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to complete cardiac scanning and preliminary reporting within the allotted time.
• Demonstrated ability to perform sonographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize workload in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, including computerized systems and applications.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position.