General Duty Cardiac Sonographer - Repost

General Duty Cardiac Sonographer - Repost

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• Requisition : 377901
• Position Number:
• Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
• City: Winkler
• Employer: Shared Health
• Department / Unit: Boundary Diagnostic Imaging
• Job Stream: Clinical
• Union: MAHCP
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  To Be Determined
• FTE: 1.00
• Anticipated Shift: Days
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
• Annual Base
  
  Hours:
  
  2015
• Salary: $48.428 , $49.881 , $51.373 , $52.918 , $54.503 , $56.145

Reporting to the Manager and under the general supervision of the Charge Cardiac Sonographer, the incumbent is responsible for obtaining high‑quality cardiac ultrasound images and related structures for the Cardiologist who will interpret the examination. The incumbent may also assist in the education of new staff, students, patients and visitors; assisting in research endeavors within the department.

• One (1) year recent experience as a diagnostic cardiac sonographer preferred.
• Previous experience using healthcare information systems is preferred (e.g., Radiology Information System (RIS) and Admission, Discharge, Transfer System (ADT), NESS, EPR, eChart).
• Experience with analysis software for cardiovascular imaging (e.g., Image Vault, View Point).

• Complete High School education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Successful completion of a CMA accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program.

• Skilled in the use of highly technical cardiovascular ultrasound equipment and probes in order to produce complete anatomic and functional information for the Cardiologist to interpret.

• Certified with Sonography Canada as a Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Must maintain registry status by obtaining the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
• Must maintain current BCLS (Level
  
  C) in accordance with the applicable policy.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

• Ability to apply independent judgment and clinical interpretive knowledge.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and proficiency in related software applications.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to adapt readily, and respond with initiative, to a changing environment.

• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

• Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
• We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.