Posted 9 days ago
Cardiac Sonographer, Adult Services
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer for Adult Services to perform adult echocardiograms, prepare patients, operate ultrasound equipment and present patient data to physicians. The role sits within a multidisciplinary healthcare team under the general supervision of the Echocardiography Supervisor. Candidates need a diploma in diagnostic cardiac sonography and CRCS and/or RDCS certification, plus one year of recent cardiac ultrasound experience.
Responsibilities:
- Perform adult echocardiograms and ultrasound examinations
- Receive and complete requisitions, forms and preliminary reports
- Prepare patients and monitor supplies and equipment
- Monitor patients while observing safety practices
- Prepare and present patient data to physicians
Requirements summary:
- Graduate of a recognized diagnostic cardiac sonography diploma program
- CRCS and/or RDCS certification
- One year of recent cardiac ultrasound experience
- Basic Life Support Certificate, Level C
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CRCS, RDCS, Basic Life Support Certificate, Level C |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general supervision of the Echocardiography Supervisor, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing patient-centered care, the Cardiac Sonographer, Adult Services performs echocardiograms with a focus on adult procedures; receives and completes requisitions, forms and preliminary reports; prepares patients for procedures and monitors supplies and equipment; monitors patients while observing patient safety practices; and operates ultrasound equipment, including preparing and presenting patient data to physicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Graduate of a recognized diploma training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography; and
- Certified by Sonography Canada (CRCS) and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDCS); and
- One (1) year recent cardiac ultrasound experience; and
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLSC), Level C.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Echocardiographers established by Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS and/or other relevant national professional associations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice in echocardiography.
- Broad knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with ultrasound equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to complete cardiac scanning and preliminary reporting within the allotted time.
- Demonstrated ability to perform sonographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize workload in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, including computerized systems and applications.
- Physically able to perform the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD809.pdfJournal
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