Job Description

Req ID: 137712
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Non-Invasive Vascular Lab
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 11-Oct-22

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Responsibilities

The Vascular Diagnostic Specialist works independently in managing a multi source referral base and judiciously applies clinical experience, anatomical and physiological knowledge and an extensive range of diagnostic techniques to conduct assessments of the vascular system and its associated pathological states. Utilizing an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human vascular system, applies hands-on techniques and investigative modalities to diagnose the absences or presences of vascular disease, its location and severity. The duties also includes collaboration with the team related to patient bookings, including prioritization of studies based on review of patient history and symptoms related to consultations. Composition, as the study proceeds, and after reviewing findings, including all data and final interpretation/diagnosis. Daily direct interaction with medical staff in relating/reporting findings; and with patients with varying degrees of pathology and family members as studies are conducted.

Qualifications

• Current (or eligibility) for registration Sonography Canada required.
• Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP) in Vascular Sonography - CRVS (Canadian Registered Vascular Sonographer)/other equivalent education, and certification may be considered.
• Active membership with the CSDMS
• Current CPR - BLS ( C ) certification
• Minimum of one year clinical experience preferred
• Experience in a tertiary care setting an asset
• Experience as a preceptor an asset
• Experience with Philips IU22, Epiq 5, an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with databases and associated software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

• Full Time (100%) Long Assignment position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Beginning October 20, 2022 with an anticipated end date of October 20, 2023
• These are anticipated dates and may be subject to change

Salary Information

$33.23 - $41.75 hourly

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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