Cardiac Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging (169548)
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Req ID: 169548
Company: Nova
Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone,
Valley Regional Hospital
Department: DI
Cardiac Investigation Unit AVH
Type of
Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment
(100% FTE) x 1
position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare
Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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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. Cardiac sonographers work alongside and with physicians, using technology to help assess patients and their conditions. Perform Echo ultrasound examinations as requested in accordance to the department’s standards and techniques.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
- Sonography Canada certification
- Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum of one year clinical experience preferred
- Experience in a tertiary care setting an asset
- Experience in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, TEE, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Stress Echo, and Research Echo preferred
- Experience with Philips IE 33, Epiq 7 and Xcelera Workstations an asset
- Experience with General Electric Vivid E95 an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
- Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Approximately 12 months
$34.24 - $39.96 hourly
This position is currently eligible for a Market Adjustment of approximately $369.23 biweekly. Eligibility for a Market Adjustment is reviewed periodically.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.
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