Job Description

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiac sonography services to adult and neonatal populations. Must have recent experience in 2D and Doppler echocardiogram and must be able to assist the Cardiologist during transesophageal echo exams. Assists with practical hands-on teaching of students and clinical learners, including written evaluation. The successful candidate is required to participate in research studies and quality improvement initiatives related to echo exams.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Graduate of a formal Echocardiography Program
-Current registration with CMRITO
-3 years of recent echocardiography experience preferred
-Recent 3D/4D echocardiography experience required
-Experience with digital echo archiving system an asset
-Computer skills (keyboarding), familiarization and knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet knowledge

DUTIES
-Perform all echocardiology exams independently
-Prepare Transesophegeal Echo tray
-Care of TEE probe
-Prepare and complete preliminary results on each patient
-Proofread confirmed results
-Participate in research procedures, maintain file/records
-Assist in monthly rounds
-Other duties as assigned