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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general supervision of the Echocardiography Supervisor, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing patient-centered care, the Cardiac Sonographer II is responsible for instruction of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography students during their rotation through the clinic or hospital, performs echocardiograms with a focus on adult procedures; receives and completes requisitions, forms and preliminary reports; prepares patients for procedures and monitors supplies and equipment; monitors patients while observing patient safety practices; and operates ultrasound equipment, including preparing and presenting patient data to reporting physicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Graduation from an approved Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Diploma Program.
- Sonography Canada and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification credentials as a Generalist Sonographer and three (3) years recent, related experience, echocardiography scanning experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level (CCHW Site Only).
- Eligible for registration with Sonography Canada.
Skills And Abilities
- Organize and coordinate workload.
- Establish priorities in collaboration with others.
- Work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Problem solve.
- Foster good public relations.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physically able to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to teach and provide leadership, supervision and student evaluation.
- Ability to teach students and others both one-on-one and in groups.
- Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Echocardiographers established by Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS and/or other relevant national professional associations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice in echocardiography.
- Ability to complete cardiac scanning and preliminary reporting within the allotted time.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5175.pdf
