Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large caseload

Work Setting Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Area of Specialization Adult echocardiography

Additional Skills

Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment

Specific Skills

Prepare examination reports for physicians; Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images; Observe and care for patients throughout examinations; Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation; 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

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Certification

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English