Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Multi Site (City Hospitals); Primary Site: Ambulatory Health Hub
Diagnostic Imaging Technologist III (Cardiac Sonographer)
Cardiac Diagnostics
Temporary Full-Time (until December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension)
28826RP1

Hours: 70 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

Salary: LX-33 ($39.66 - $49.93 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0010111

Posted Date: 2025-04-16

Closing Date: 2025-04-23

The new Ambulatory Health Hub (AHH) will be located on Stavanger Drive, St John’s East. The AHH is approximately 95,000 square feet and will house NLHS Clinic and Diagnostic Services including Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Audiology, TJAC, Bariatric, Preadmission, Pain, ECG, ECHO, Xray, Ultrasound, MRI and Blood Collection. This location will also house other NLHS Services (like the new Urgent Care Centre) as well as non- NLHS services (including a coffee shop, day care centre, community pharmacy etc.). NLHS staff will be given priority for available childcare spaces. There is free parking on site with designated area for staff parking. The AHH will be opening in Fall 2025.

Job Summary
The Cardiac Sonographer performs Cardiac Ultrasound procedures within the Provincial Cardiovascular Program. Duties include operating digital echo equipment in performance of 2 and 3 D/M Mode Color Doppler, as well as Pulsed and CW Doppler for inpatients and outpatients, either in the department or via portable equipment. The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for selecting relevant echocardiographic data, making quantitative calculations, and communicating impressions to the Cardiologist. In addition, the Cardiac Sonographer assists the Cardiologist in performing Trans Esophageal echos, contrast echos and stress echos, as well as documenting, recording, copying and archiving patient and echocardiographic data. Other related duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly lifts or moves objects, less than 10 lbs. and regularly between 10-30 lbs. Push/pull up to medium forces.
Occasionally pushes and pulls objects or transports patients over 50 lbs in wheelchairs or stretchers.
Regularly stands, walks, or sits for extended periods to perform activities. A very high level of alertness and attentiveness is required when performing scans/procedures due to patients' condition, safety and also because some scans/procedures are captured in real time.

Job Qualifications
Current clinical training/instruction in echocardiography (as a subspecialty of Diagnostic Ultrasound) and/or completion of a program in Cardiac Sonography from a recognized institution is required.
Current registration and member in good standing with Sonography Canada as a Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS).
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*If there are no internal or external applicants that meet the required qualifications, consideration will be given to an applicant, that has graduated from a recognized (accredited) Diagnostic Ultrasonography program, currently registered and is a member in good standing with Sonography Canada and who is willing to complete both courses and on-the-job training to become a Registered Cardiac Sonographer. The applicant must complete approved courses as determined by the employer and become registered with Sonography Canada as a Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS). The courses and registration must be completed within two years of commencing the position.

**Financial support will be provided to cover the costs of course registration, tuition, books, and fees. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will provide this financial support which is contingent on acceptance into the courses and continued successful standing throughout the training program. The successful applicant will be required to submit copies of their grade reports. A service commitment will begin once the applicant has completed the required courses and become a Registered Cardiac Sonographer. During this time period, the applicant will be put in the position on a temporary basis.

*Effective May 1, 2025, all Medical Radiation Technologists and X - Ray Health Professionals will require registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) in the appropriate discipline(s) in order to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful applicant is required to achieve registration by May 1, 2025.