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Cardiac Sonographer
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
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Job Title
Program & Department
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Full / Part Time
Part-Time
Temporary End Date (Anticipated)
Union
Non Union
Requisition Close Date
Salary Plan / Job Grade
$46.22 - $54.15 ( NU_07 )
Job Summary & Requirements
The Registered Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing comprehensive, high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatient populations. This position will be required to work primarily at Georgian Bay General Hospital located in Midland, with some requirement to work at the RVH Georgian Drive campus.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care while producing accurate and timely diagnostic studies to support clinical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform thorough and accurate transthoracic echocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations
Acquire and analyze diagnostic-quality images in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards
Document and communicate findings appropriately
Maintain competency in current echocardiography practices, technologies, and quality assurance initiatives
Collaborate effectively with fellow sonographers, cardiologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures
Required Education and Certification
Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
Current registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Adult Echocardiography
Member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists in Ontario (CMRITO)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Assets and Additional Skills:
Willingness to develop competency in performing contrast echocardiography, bubble studies, and stress echocardiography
Willingness to obtain and maintain competency in intravenous (IV) insertion and administration related to echocardiography procedures
Ability and willingness to assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and pericardiocentesis procedures
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning within a growing cardiovascular diagnostics program
Experience:
1-3 years of experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Demonstrated competency in performing comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with established standards
Experience working with inpatient and outpatient populations in an acute care or diagnostic imaging environment preferred
Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.
We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.
Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.
We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [email protected].
RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.
We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.
To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/
Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.
We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [email protected].
RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
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Program & Department
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Full / Part Time
Part-Time
Temporary End Date (Anticipated)
Union
Non Union
Requisition Close Date
Salary Plan / Job Grade
$46.22 - $54.15 ( NU_07 )
Job Summary & Requirements
The Registered Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing comprehensive, high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatient populations. This position will be required to work primarily at Georgian Bay General Hospital located in Midland, with some requirement to work at the RVH Georgian Drive campus.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care while producing accurate and timely diagnostic studies to support clinical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform thorough and accurate transthoracic echocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations
Acquire and analyze diagnostic-quality images in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards
Document and communicate findings appropriately
Maintain competency in current echocardiography practices, technologies, and quality assurance initiatives
Collaborate effectively with fellow sonographers, cardiologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures
Required Education and Certification
Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
Current registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Adult Echocardiography
Member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists in Ontario (CMRITO)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Assets and Additional Skills:
Willingness to develop competency in performing contrast echocardiography, bubble studies, and stress echocardiography
Willingness to obtain and maintain competency in intravenous (IV) insertion and administration related to echocardiography procedures
Ability and willingness to assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and pericardiocentesis procedures
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning within a growing cardiovascular diagnostics program
Experience:
1-3 years of experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Demonstrated competency in performing comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with established standards
Experience working with inpatient and outpatient populations in an acute care or diagnostic imaging environment preferred
Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.
We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.
Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.
We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [email protected].
RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.
We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.
To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/
Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.
We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [email protected].
RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
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