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Vancouver - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.83/Hr. - CAD $50.94/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Cardiac Sonographer at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Cardiac Sonographer to join the Medical Imaging Ultrasound Cardiac team at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Cardiac Sonographer you will:

  • Practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization.
  • Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures including 2-Dimensional Doppler M-Mode and support TransEsophageal Echo stress echoes and contrast procedures while observing patient safety practices.
  • Perform duties including receiving and completing requisitions entering relevant data and measurements into the diagnostic imaging information system and preparing patients for specific procedures.
  • Participate on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Must be a graduate of a recognized training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography and be certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA.)
  • Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course or applicable experience working in IV Therapy or an equivalent combination of education training and experience when required by site practice.

Knowledge & Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice for Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic cardiac sonographic equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform sonographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
  • Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the aseptic techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families co-workers physicians other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
  • Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
  • General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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