Requisition ID: 410118
Position Number: 20038392
Posting End Date: Septmber 9, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Site: Shared Health - St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit: Regional Echo - SBH Site
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $49.881, $51.377, $52.914, $54.506, $56.138, $57.829
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Under the direction of the Manager/Charge Cardiac Sonographer or Designate, the General Duty Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for obtaining high quality cardiac ultrasound images and related structures for the echocardiography physician who will interpret the examination. The incumbent may also assist in the education of new staff, students, patients and visitors; assisting in research endeavors within the department. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
- One (1) year recent experience as a diagnostic cardiac sonographer preferred.
- Complete High School education, Manitoba standards, required.
- Successful completion of a CMA accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program.
- Certified with Sonography Canada as a Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS) and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- Must maintain registry status by obtaining the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
- Must maintain current BCLS (Level C) in accordance with the applicable policy.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable policy.
- Demonstrated computer skills is an asset.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
- Windows computer environment required.
- Apply technical knowledge to interpretation of results, troubleshooting and assessing of methods.
- Skilled in the use of highly technical cardiovascular ultrasound equipment and probes in order to produce complete anatomic and functional information for the Cardiologist to interpret.
- Previous experience using healthcare information systems is preferred (e.g. Radiology Information System (RIS) and Admission, Discharge, Transfer System (ADT), EPR, eChart).
- Experience with analysis software for cardiovascular imaging (e.g. ISCV and Viewpoint).
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with external agencies, groups, and the public required.
- Proficient analytical skills.
- Work under pressure.
- Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position, adheres to Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) regulations.
- Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position including being able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
- Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated subject to a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
