Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Position Title: Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Position Status: Part Time

Posting No.: 24-93

Posting Date: May 12, 2024

Deadline to Apply: May 19, 2024 – 4 pm Internal Applicants This posting will remain active until filled



About the Position

Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer. The ideal candidate would be dedicated to patient
care and committed to championing the Hospital’s Mission to relieve illness and suffering, and help people live
healthier lives. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Diagnostic Services, we are seeking a self-directed Cardiac
Sonographer who will be an integral part of our Cardiac Diagnostics team.

The Cardiac Sonographer will be responsible for the following:

• Performs ultrasound for the assessment of cardiac disease processes and of congenital anomalies as

• Performs diagnostic echocardiography procedures and optimizes equipment/protocols to ensure high

• Performs cardiac stress testing and ECGs

• Is aware of and follows all departmental and hospital policies and procedures

• Troubleshoots technical problems to assist service person and expedite service/repair

• Adheres to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and reporting of

Education & Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Echocardiography training program

• Current registration in good standing with ARDMS or CARDUP/Sonography Canada

• As of January 2019, registration in good standing with the CMRTO is mandatory

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate – Heart & Stroke is required

• Experience as an Echocardiographer required

• Membership in the Canadian Society of Medical Sonographers

• Experienced in performing Stress Echocardiography preferred

• Membership in the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists preferred

• Experience with contrast echo’s preferred.

• ECG and Cardiac stress testing experience preferred

• Computer skills and experience with hospital computer systems and PACS

• Personal attributes: self-starter who has the ability to prioritize effectively in a busy work environment. Able to

• Excellent attendance record

Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics, as well as on-site 24 hour per day
medical coverage.

Simcoe is less than one hour away from most major centers, including Hamilton and London, and only 90
minutes from the Greater Toronto Area. Situated in Norfolk County (Ontario’s South Coast), Simcoe is not far
from Lake Erie and the 88 miles of shoreline that includes long stretches of sandy beach.

Interested applicants must submit a current cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department by e-
mailing nghhr@ngh.on.ca, referring to posting number above by 1600 hours on May 19, 2024.

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General Hospital and

Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.
Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note

that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.