Job Description

Cardiac Sonographer - Curans Heart Centre, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Full-Time (35-hours/week)

Curans Heart Centre is a growing cardiology clinic located in the city of Thunder Bay, in the heart of Northwestern Ontario. Curans Heart Centre is a fully accredited site and is committed to the improvement of cardiac health throughout the region. Our team of 9 cardiologists, 2 N.P.s and 7 full-time echo technologists, is committed to providing the highest standard of diagnostic testing. We offer services including echocardiograms, echocardiograms with contrast/saline and stress echocardiography.

Curans Heart Centre is currently seeking a full-time Registered Cardiac Sonographer to work with our multi- disciplinary team, providing services to the communities of Northwestern Ontario. Primary responsibilities include performing accurate echocardiograms and stress echo tests to determine wall motion, valve function and chamber size. Accurately record patient data and test results while adhering to the strict protocols set out by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics and the Ontario Standards for Provision of Echocardiography. Commitment to professionalism while observing and caring for patients throughout the examination to ensure safety, comfort and confidentiality is a top priority.

Why Curans Heart Centre?

Competitive salary based on experience Supportive work environment Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, no call or weekend shifts, all major holidays off New GE Vivid S70Ns, GE E90 cardiac equipment Pension Plan and Extended health benefits Relocation assistance available for those who qualify

To be considered for this position, candidates should meet the following criteria:

Active/Eligible CRCS credentialed member of Sonography Canada (formerly CSDMS/CARDUP) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Cardiac Sonographer Eligible for registry with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) Experience in stress echocardiography, contrast and bubble studies will be considered an asset Commitment to patient-centered care and sensitivity to individual needs, concerns, and confidentiality Superior communication skills with patients and colleagues All experience levels, including new graduates, are encouraged to apply
For more information about our programs and services, visit www.curans.com. For more information about living and working in Thunder Bay, visit www.gotothunderbay.ca.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enrich the communities of Northwestern Ontario, while enhancing your professional and personal growth in our team-based environment. Passion for providing the best possible standard of care, understanding of cardiac services, and exceptional people skills are key to succeeding in this role. We encourage applications from qualified candidates, who share our vision of providing the best standard of care for our community. Thunder Bay is a safe, affordable and growing multicultural city. Situated on the shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is a perfect place for individuals and families.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume with covering letter to:

Amy Hansen, Technical Director

ahansen@curans.com

Curans Heart Centre follows the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity.

If you have accessibility or other requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment

process, please let us know.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.95-$46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Extended health care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Echo Tech: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person