Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large caseload

Security and Safety Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work Setting Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Area of Specialization Adult echocardiography

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 3 years to less than 5 years

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

Certification by a provincial or territorial association; CRCS - Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English