Cardiologist with Advanced Specialist

Why Fraser Health?:
Royal Columbian Hospital is a tertiary provincial referral hospital and academic centre located in New Westminster, BC. As part of the Fraser Health Authority, with a population of over 2 million people, RCH is the regional hub for cardiac catheterization, structural interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and mechanical circulatory support. RCH echocardiography laboratory is a high-volume centre providing inpatient and outpatient services, supporting structural heart and surgical programs and providing 24/7 echocardiography call. Further, our echocardiography laboratory regularly provides training to multilevel learners from various residency programs, including UBC Cardiology, as well as sonographer students.

The successful applicant will join a growing 21-member Division of Cardiology that consists of general cardiologists, critical care cardiologists, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists and echocardiographers. The division members benefit from an environment that values teamwork, multidisciplinary collaboration, innovation, quality improvement and research. Further, the division members are eligible for academic appointment to the University of British Columbia (UBC) Division of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, to a level commensurate with academic position requirements. Finally, the new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, slated to open in 2026 as part of a multi-phase RCH Redevelopment Project, is expected to result in a substantial enhancement of diagnostic cardiology services to match the expansion of the inpatient cardiology footprint and electrophysiology and structural interventional programs. This expansion will reinforce our position as a leading cardiac centre in British Columbia.

**Key Areas of Involvement**

A successful applicant will:

- Engage in all aspects of echocardiography, including diagnostic transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, contrast and 3-dimensional echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and strain imaging when indicated.
- Perform pericardiocentesis, when indicated.
- Assist with the guidance of the interventional electrophysiology and transcatheter procedures including PFO and ASD closures, left atrial appendage closures, and transseptal punctures.
- Participate in the screening and follow-up process of the structural valve program (TAVI, MitraClip), with the possibility of direct involvement with procedural guidance as the program expands.
- Assume a leadership role in the expansion and standardization of the stress echocardiography program (exercise, bike and Dobutamine protocols with contrast administration, as required).
- Participate in the echocardiography call as scheduled.
- Contribute to medical education of the residents and sonographers.
- Participate in the cardiovascular case rounds providing echocardiography expertise.
- Supervise stress tests (exercise and pharmacological) for the MIBI procedures.
- Participate in cardiology clinical service.
- Be encouraged to develop and maintain a robust outpatient cardiology service.

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- MD or equivalent and RCPS certified in cardiology
- Minimum of 1 year of Advanced Specialist (previously Level III) Echocardiography Fellowship, preferably with significant interest in stress echocardiography
- Eligibility for CPSBC licensure

**Royal Columbian Hospital**

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

**New Westminster**

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region. New Westminster is within a 30-40-minute drive of downtown Vancouver. In addition to having access to the beautiful coastal mountains surrounding the region which boast legendary exposure to outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, climbing, hiking, and water sports, Vancouver also offers the many other cultural and artistic amenities of a cosmopolitan city.

**To Apply**

Compensation: Fee for Service Qualifications/Credentials: CMPA, CPSBC Eligible, FRCPC Locations (Physicians): Royal Columbian Hospital