Cardiac Sonographer in New Westminster

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Cardiac Sonographer at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, BC. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

This role practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as within a client and family centred care model, and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health. Performs standard cardiac ultrasound procedures, including cardiac studies and measurements, and provides preliminary assessments for review and interpretation by the Radiologist/Cardiologist.

• Receives and prepares patients for testing by receiving requisitions, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, positioning patient and explaining clinical procedures and assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers any questions that may arise.
• Performs cardiac studies, such as 2D, M-mode and Doppler, by setting equipment to produce accurate images.
• Obtains and records cardiac ultrasound views and measurements in accordance with department standards and procedures.
• Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergency situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Provides a preliminary assessment for review and interpretation by the Radiologist/Cardiologist.
• Maintains a comprehensive record of patients' cardiac Ultrasound log as per established standards.
• Ensures proper maintenance of Ultrasound equipment including routine cleaning of filters and outer surfaces.
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography and certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course or applicable experience working in IV Therapy.

Skills And Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice for Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography.
• Demonstrated ability to perform sonographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in a one-to-one and group setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

About Fraser Health:

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. Together, we are the heart of health care.