Cardiac Sonographer

Position Details

Job Number

JR00832

Department

Electrodiagnostic ECHO

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type

Regular, Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions

Union

OPSEU Local 206

Hourly Rate (Min / Max)

$36.84 - $51.77

Schedule

Work Days

Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends

Time of Day

Days, Stand-by

Shift

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Application Dates

Opening Date

2026-06-25

Closing Date

SUMMARY

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer performs cardiac sonography services to adult and neonatal populations. Must have recent experience in 2D and Doppler echocardiogram and must be able to assist the Cardiologist during transesophageal echo exams. Assists with practical hands-on teaching of students and clinical learners, including written evaluation. The successful candidate is required to participate in research studies and quality improvement initiatives related to echo exams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a formal Echocardiography Program
• Current registration with CMRITO
• 3 years of recent echocardiography experience preferred
• Recent 3D/4D echocardiography experience required
• Experience with digital echo archiving system an asset
• Computer skills (keyboarding), familiarization and knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet knowledge

DUTIES

• Perform all echocardiology exams independently
• Prepare Transesophegeal Echo tray
• Care of TEE probe
• Prepare and complete preliminary results on each patient
• Proofread confirmed results
• Participate in research procedures, maintain file/records
• Assist in monthly rounds
• Other duties as assigned

This posting is for a new position.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.