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Cardiac Sonographer

Employer

Chinook Cardiology

Date Posted

November 29, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Lethbridge, AB
  • Earnings $1,939.00 to $2,100.00 weekly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 35 to 44 hours per week
  • Position Temporary Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Dec 13, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Chinook Cardiology

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

  • Relocation costs covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate
  • Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Tasks

  • Analyze the patient during the treatments
  • Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
  • Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
  • Provide personnal asistance to patients during treatments
  • Prepare examination reports for physicians
  • Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Area of specialization

  • Adult echocardiography
  • Pediatric echocardiography
  • Echocardiography

Security and safety

  • Immunization records
  • Criminal record check
  • Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Mileage paid
  • Piece work

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Cardiac Sonographer is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Medical Sonographers
OBJECTIVE

Interest in operating ultrasound imaging equipment and in recording, storing and processing scanned images by using camera unit connected to ultrasound equipment; and in performing quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and in performing minor repairs and adjustments

METHODICAL

Interest in speaking with patients while observing and caring for them throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort

innovative

Interest in compiling information to aid in the monitoring of pregnancies and the diagnoses of cardiac, abdominal, ophthalmic, vascular and other disorders

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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