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Job Description:
Cardiac sonographers or echocardiographers use non-invasive cardiovascular technology 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 guidelines

Assess with stress- echocardiography studies
Perform clerical related duties  such as filing, photocopying, record retention , patient check-in, procedure completion, telephone answering as required
Performs routine calibration and maintenance of equipment such as cleaning, inspection, calibrating & replacing parts such as batteries, leads, papers
Reports any malfunction to the appropriate authority
Maintains adequate stock of necessary supplies in accordance with established procedures
Notifies appropriate members of the health care team such as physician or nurse of significant ECG abnormalities or echocardiographic findings in accordance with established procedures
Assists the care team in dealing with medical emergencies

Education:
Bachelor?s degree or College level diploma/certificate in Technical/Applied Science
Knowledge of complex cardiac anatomy, cardiac pathology & basic electrocardiography
Knowledge/skills of how to operate the medical ultrasound system.

Experience:
At least 1 to 2 year of experience in adult echocardiography
Experience in 3D echo and speckle tracking imaging is an asset

Benefits:
Paid registration expenses for attendance of an annual national echocardiography conference
Extended medical insurance
Dental insurance

Everyone is encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian & permanent residents.