Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

**Position Title**:Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer***
**Position Status**:Part Time***

**Posting No.**:24-93

**Posting Date**:May 12, 2024***

**Deadline to Apply**:May 19, 2024 - 4 pm Internal Applicants This posting will remain active until filled**
**About the Position**

care and committed to championing the Hospital’s Mission to relieve illness and suffering, and help people live
healthier lives. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Diagnostic Services, we are seeking a self-directed Cardiac
Sonographer who will be an integral part of our Cardiac Diagnostics team.

The Cardiac Sonographer will be responsible for the following:

- Performs ultrasound for the assessment of cardiac disease processes and of congenital anomalies as

requested by clinical consultants
- Performs diagnostic echocardiography procedures and optimizes equipment/protocols to ensure high

quality images
- Performs cardiac stress testing and ECGs
- Is aware of and follows all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
- Troubleshoots technical problems to assist service person and expedite service/repair
- Adheres to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and reporting of

unsafe hazards and work practices

**Education & Qualifications**
- Successful completion of an accredited Echocardiography training program
- Current registration in good standing with ARDMS or CARDUP/Sonography Canada
- As of January 2019, registration in good standing with the CMRTO is mandatory
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate - Heart & Stroke is required
- Experience as an Echocardiographer required
- Membership in the Canadian Society of Medical Sonographers
- Experienced in performing Stress Echocardiography preferred
- Membership in the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists preferred
- Experience with contrast echo’s preferred.
- ECG and Cardiac stress testing experience preferred
- Computer skills and experience with hospital computer systems and PACS
- Personal attributes: self-starter who has the ability to prioritize effectively in a busy work environment. Able to

work independently and as part of a team. Cooperate and coordinate with other hospital departments, services
and staff to provide quality patient care
- Excellent attendance record

**Hours of Work**:May include days, evenings, weekends/holidays and call back as required***

**About Us**
Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of
approximately 69,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of
the people we serve including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, and
Complex Continuing Care. Employing approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk
General Hospital continues to be a full service 106-bed hospital with round the clock on-call coverage of

Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics, as well as on-site 24 hour per day
medical coverage.

Simcoe is less than one hour away from most major centers, including Hamilton and London, and only 90
minutes from the Greater Toronto Area. Situated in Norfolk County (Ontario’s South Coast), Simcoe is not far
from Lake Erie and the 88 miles of shoreline that includes long stretches of sandy beach.

Interested applicants must submit a current **cover letter and resume** to the Human Resources Department by e

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and

Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.
Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note

that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.