cardiac ultrasound technologist

Location

Burlington, ON | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
• Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
• Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
• Observe and care for patients throughout examinations
• Prepare examination reports for physicians
• Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation
• Manage business operations
• Manage day-to-day business operations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CRCS - Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Certification
• Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Registration

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Adult echocardiography
• Exercise stress testing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Job tags

Salary