Vascular Diagnostic Technologist - Non-Invasive Vascular Lab

Recruitment Incentive

Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $5,000 signing bonus with a defined Return of Service contract.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Vascular Diagnostic Technologist is a member of the non-invasive vascular lab team.  The Vascular Diagnostic Technologist applies critical things with respond to anatomy and physiology and diagnostic techniques to preform sonographic examinations.  The primary focus of the technologist is the vascular system and associated pathological conditions.  The technologist works alongside and with physicians using technology to help assess patients and their conditions  Diagnostic testing is completed as requested in accordance to the departments standards and techniques.  The technologist accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing individual professional competencies thorough ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs research and continuous quality improvement.  The technologist is responsible and accountable for their practice and conduct as defined by the Nov Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals and for ensuring that their registration is current and valid.  The technologist practices within their scope of practice as defined by Sonography Canada.

Qualifications

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of a recognized Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program or equivalent with Vascular Specialty
• Current (or eligible) for registration with NSCMIRTP
• Current credentialed member of Sonography Canada as a Canadian Registered Vascular Sonographer (CRVS).
• Current CPR - BLS ( C ) certification
• Minimum of one year clinical experience preferred
• Experience in a tertiary care setting an asset
• Experience as a preceptor an asset
• Experience with Philips IU22, Epiq 5,  an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with databases and associated software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work
• Ability to maintain good relationships with patients, families and co-workers
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, on a consultative basis, within the health care team
• Strong sense of initiative and responsibility
• Ability to adapt to flexible workload and stressful situation
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Salary Information

$34.22 - $41.55 hourly
$43.00 hourly with 25 years' experience

This position is currently eligible for a Market Adjustment of approximately $239.25 biweekly. Eligibility for a Market Adjustment is reviewed periodically.