Cardiac Sonographer Hospital

Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32 - $54.04 / hour

Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32 - $54.04 / hour

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top-up.
• 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Cardiac Sonography and Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Cardiac Sonographer practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Cardiac Sonographer practices standard cardiac ultrasound procedures, including cardiac studies and measurements, and provides preliminary assessments for review and interpretation by the Radiologist/Cardiologist. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system, preparing patients for procedures, operating echocardiography equipment, including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures and monitoring equipment performance. Provides information/education to patients and staff on the topics related to the procedures and consent.

May perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Cardiologist/Radiologist.

• Receives and prepares patients for testing by receiving requisitions, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, positioning patient and explaining clinical procedures and assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing. Explains procedures to patients and answers any questions that may arise.
• Performs cardiac studies, such as 2D, M-mode and Doppler, by setting equipment to produce accurate images. Obtains and records cardiac ultrasound views and measurements in accordance with department standards and procedures, including heart chamber and wall thickness measurements, hemodynamic/velocity measurements across the heart valves and measurement of Doppler wave forms. May perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Cardiologist/Radiologist.
• Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergency situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Reviews and records pertinent patient history and supportive clinical data.
• Provides a preliminary assessment for review and interpretation by the Radiologist/Cardiologist by recording information obtained from the scan on a department-specific Cardiac Sonography worksheet. Recognizes conditions other than normal and provides related scan information (measurements, etc.) to the interpreting physician.
• Maintains a comprehensive record of patients' cardiac Ultrasound log as per established standards enters data into the radiology and hospital information systems as required.
• Ensures proper maintenance of Ultrasound equipment including routine cleaning of filters and outer surfaces, monitoring its operation and making arrangements for maintenance and repairs as required. Notifies Supervisor of all quality control issues for determination of appropriate follow-up action.
• Provides education, including formal workshops, in-services and informal discussions with patients, staff and students on the topic of procedures and consent. Provides and receives information regarding patient conditions at Radiology rounds, including making presentations on interesting cases.
• Demonstrates procedures and usage of equipment to staff including medical residents, sonographers and students. Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.
• Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing…