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Location: To Be Determined
Diagnostic Imaging Technologist III (Cardiac Sonographer)
Labrador Grenfell Zone
Temporary Full-Time
55785RP1
Hours: 70 Hours Bi-weekly (8 hours; Days) Regular travel throughout the zone is required.
Salary:
LX-33 (CAD39.66 - CAD49.93 per hour) Plus Labrador Allowance if applicable.
For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat
Financial incentives may be available and can be combined with a required Return in Service Commitment:
- Signing bonus up to $16,000
- Come Home Incentive up to $50,000
- Relocation Assistance and Support
- Student bursaries up to $10,000
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually
Competition Number: VAC0013866
Posted Date: 2026-07-28
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Summary
The successful applicant will be required to perform Cardiac Ultrasound procedures within the Cardiac/Critical Care Program. Duties include operating digital echo equipment in performance of 2 and 3 D/M Mode Color Doppler, as well as Pulsed and CW Doppler for inpatients and outpatients, either in the department or via portable equipment. Selecting relevant echocardiographic data, making quantitative calculations, and communicating impressions to the Cardiologist. Documenting, recording, copying and archiving patient and echocardiographic data. Other related duties as required.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly lifts or moves objects, less than 10 lbs. and regularly between 10-30 lbs. Push/pull up to medium forces.
Occasionally pushes and pulls objects or transports patients over 50 lbs in wheelchairs or stretchers.
Regularly stands, walks, or sits for extended periods to perform activities. A very high level of alertness and attentiveness is required when performing scans/procedures due to patients' condition, safety and also because some scans/procedures are captured in real time. Administering intravenous echo contrast maybe required.
Job Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized (accredited) program in Diagnostic Ultrasonography is required.
Current clinical training/instruction in echocardiography (as a subspecialty of Diagnostic Ultrasound) and/or completion of a program in Cardiac Sonography from a recognized institution is required.
Current registration and member in good standing with Sonography Canada as a Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS).
Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Training Opportunity
If there are no internal or external applicants that meet the required qualifications, consideration will be given to an applicant, that has graduated from a recognized (accredited) Diagnostic Ultrasonography program, currently registered and is a member in good standing with Sonography Canada and who is willing to complete both courses and on-the-job training to become a Registered Cardiac Sonographer. The applicant must complete approved courses as determined by the employer and become registered with Sonography Canada as a Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS). The courses and registration must be completed within two years of commencing the position.
**Financial support will be provided to cover the costs of course registration, tuition, books, and fees. Labrador Grenfell Zone will provide this financial support which is contingent on acceptance into the courses and continued successful standing throughout the training program. The successful applicant will be required to submit copies of their grade reports. A service commitment will begin once the applicant has completed the required courses and become a Registered Cardiac Sonographer. During this time period, the applicant will be put in the position on a temporary basis and will be appointed to this permanent Diagnostic Technologist III (Cardiac Sonographer) position, once the training is completed.