Echocardiography Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our Diagnostic Imaging team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will play a critical role in assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions.

• Perform Echo ultrasound examinations as requested in accordance with departmental standards and techniques.
• Work alongside physicians to assess patients and their conditions.
• Use non-invasive cardiovascular technology equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

• 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.

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly.
• Approximately 12 months.
• Shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends.

$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.