1 Year Term Position
Location: Medicine Hat
Clinic: Southern Alberta Medical
Southern Alberta Medical is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) to support our cardiac imaging program and help maintain timely, high-quality diagnostic services for patients across the Medicine Hat region.
This opening is meant to support continuity of patient care within the clinic’s diagnostic imaging program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform and analyze transthoracic echocardiograms (12 patients per day)
- Acquiring high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound images
- Generate preliminary reports and communicate findings with cardiologists
- Ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity throughout examinations
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and perform routine QC documentation
- Maintain accurate patient records and reporting
- Follow clinic infection prevention and control procedures
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Current registration with Sonography Canada or ARDMS (required)
- BCLS certification
- Minimum 1 year echocardiography experience preferred
- Experience with GE Vivid S60N systems and ViewPoint reporting
- Experience with contrast echocardiography considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and ultrasound principles
- Strong technical, analytical, and diagnostic skills
- Excellent patient communication and bedside manner
- Professional, detail-oriented, and collaborative team member
Position Details:
- Term contract position – Monday to Friday
- Approximately 8 hours per day
- Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Access to onsite gym facilities for staff
- Position structure and scheduling may evolve based on clinic operations and patient demand
About Southern Alberta Medical
Southern Alberta Medical is a growing multidisciplinary clinic providing cardiovascular diagnostics and specialty care to patients throughout Medicine Hat and surrounding communities. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cardiac care using modern diagnostic technology.
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We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please forward your resume and cover letter to careers@southernalbertamedical.ca.