Cardiac Sonographer/ Echo Technologist

Medcan is recruiting for a Cardiac Sonographer/ Echo Technologist to join our growing high-performance clinical team. We are seeking an experienced and client focused professional with a great attitude, time management and superior organization skills.

Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct echo sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures.

Perform Resting Echo Scans, Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) and FibroScans for patients.

Reviews patient medical history and supporting clinical information.

Ensures that the order (or standing order) is complete and contains relevant information.

Evaluates any contraindications or insufficient patient preparation and obtains patient’s consent to the exam.

Uses proper positioning tools, devices or equipment adjustment, both for patient comfort and ergonomics of the sonographer.

Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic echo sonography procedure(s), and documents all findings.

Operates the PACS as needed so that the reporting physician may report findings.

As necessary, acquires additional images to provide a thorough exam, and documents any limitations to the exam.

Performs quality control procedures and exercises caution to ensure that the equipment operates at optimal levels.

Ensures that the echo sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Assists with facilitating the flow of patients through the Clinic

Coordinates with other clinic staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service and client experience