Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The General Duty Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for obtaining high-quality cardiac ultrasound images for physician interpretation. The role also involves assisting in the education of staff and students while maintaining a safe environment in accordance with professional standards.
Requisition ID: 397867
Position Number: 20067836
Posting End Date: Open until filed
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Shared Health - Selkirk & District General Hospital
Department / Unit: NICT Echo Selkirk
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
End Date: ASAP - 04/15/2027
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
1.00
Anticipated Shift: Evenings;Standby coverage as required; On Call
Work Arrangement: In Person
7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
$51.128, $52.662, $54.237, $55.868, $57.542, $59.275
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Under the direction of the Manager/Charge Cardiac Sonographer or Designate, the General Duty Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for obtaining high quality cardiac ultrasound images and related structures for the echocardiography physician who will interpret the examination. The incumbent may also assist in the education of new staff, students, patients and visitors; assisting in research endeavors within the department. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Complete High School education, Manitoba standards, required.
Successful completion of a CMA accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Certified with Sonography Canada as a Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Must maintain registry status by obtaining the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
Must maintain current BCLS (Level C) in accordance with the applicable policy.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable policy.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Candidates must have completed a CMA accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program and hold certification with Sonography Canada or the ARDMS. One year of recent experience is preferred, along with current BCLS certification and proficiency in a Windows computer environment.
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