Your Opportunity:

The Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is a bright modern, family centered facility that is a cornerstone of quality care for the populace of Calgary and Southern Alberta. The Echocardiography Department at the PLC provides specialized imaging for adults with cardiac complications and complex cardiac conditions such as congenital heart disease which require long-term medical management and specialized cardiac care. The PLC Echo lab is the primary Echo center for the Southern Alberta Adult Congenital Heart Clinic. As the Diagnostic Sonographer I for the PLC, you are a member of the Cardiology multi-disciplinary team and have an integral role in performing echocardiographic diagnostic testing within the Cardiology Department. You will be responsible for performing echocardiography studies including transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, Pericardiocentesis, echo stress testing, contrast studies and echocardiographic examinations for outpatients and inpatients with a primary focus on complex congenital heart disease and other cardiac conditions. The Cardiology Clinic at PLC is looking for a positive and motivated Diagnostic Sonographer who is passionate about providing the best care to our patients and families. Your commitment to excellent patient and family centered care, demonstration of a collaborative team-based approach with the interdisciplinary team, communication skills, conflict resolution, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and commitment to professional development, are all key elements to being successful in this role. Come join our team!

Description:

As a Diagnostic Sonographer I, you will perform a variety of standardized and complex ultrasound services for the diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. Your responsibilities include preparing the patient for examination, reviewing patient history, explaining procedures, obtaining ultrasound images of diagnostic quality, and takes initial action to resolve abnormal findings. You will assist with diagnosis, clinical intervention and patient management all while ensuring a high level of patient care and safety. Your work may include assisting Radiologists and Cardiologists, Perinatologists and other medical staff with special procedures where required.