Perform standard cardiac ultrasound procedures and provide preliminary assessments for review by Radiologists or Cardiologists. Manage patient preparation, operate echocardiography equipment, and maintain comprehensive patient records and equipment logs.
Requirements summary
Requires graduation from a recognized Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program and certification from Sonography Canada or ARDMS. Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course or equivalent experience is also required.
professional certificatePatient CareEquipment MaintenanceConflict ResolutionPatient EducationCPRVenipunctureComputer LiteracyAseptic TechniquesEchocardiographyCardiac UltrasoundClinical Data RecordingPreliminary Assessment
Job description
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32 - $54.04 / hour Job Summary
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.
Join us on an exciting project and make history.
The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services.
Read more here RCHRP Phase Two 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.
Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including: Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes Additional employee discounts and perks available *Eligibility based on employment status
Detailed Overview
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.
Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system, preparing patients for procedures, operating echocardiography equipment, including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures and monitoring equipment performance.
Provides information/education to patients and staff on topics related to the procedures and consent.
Benefits
Vacation Time
Maternity Top-Up
Benefit Portability
TransLink Pass Subsidy
Employee Discounts
Comprehensive Employer-Paid Benefits
Defined Municipal Pension Plan
May perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Cardiologist/Radiologist.
Responsibilities
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, including heart chamber and wall thickness measurements, hemodynamic/velocity measurements across the heart valves and measurement of Doppler wave forms.
May perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Cardiologist/Radiologist.
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.
Reviews and records pertinent patient history and supportive clinical data.
Provides a preliminary assessment for review and interpretation by the Radiologist/Cardiologist by recording information obtained from the scan on a department-specific Cardiac Sonography worksheet.
Recognizes conditions other than normal and provides related scan information (measurements, etc.) to the interpreting physician.
Maintains a comprehensive record of patients' cardiac Ultrasound log as per established standards enters data into the radiology and hospital information systems as required.
Ensures proper maintenance of Ultrasound equipment including routine cleaning of filters and outer surfaces, monitoring its operation and making arrangements for maintenance and repairs as required.
Notifies Supervisor of all quality control issues for determination of appropriate follow-up action.
Provides education, including formal workshops, in-services and informal discussions with patients, staff and students on the topic of procedures and consent.
Provides and receives information regarding patient conditions at Radiology rounds, including making presentations on interesting cases.
Demonstrates procedures and usage of equipment to staff including medical residents, sonographers and students.
Participates in orientation of new employees.
Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.
Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols.
Participates in the evaluation of new equipment by performing duties such as trying new equipment and supplies, and providing feedback to the Supervisor/Site Coordinator on purchase decisions.
Requisitions in-house stock and forwards purchase order requests to the supervisor for approval and signature.
Cleans and stocks area as required.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements and practices such as Standard Lifts and Transfers, Infection Control, Fire, Disaster and WorkSafe BC.
Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Graduation from a recognized training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography and certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA). Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course or applicable experience working in IV Therapy; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience when required by site practice.
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 knowledge of the aseptic techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
Demonstrated ability to teach in a one-to-one and group setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modalities.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive 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.
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