OPSEU

Job Title : Echocardiagrapher (Cert.)

Status : Casual Part Time

Department : Echocardiography, LHAP

Program : Cardiac Diagnostics

Days and Weekends - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location : Lakeridge Health Ajax / Pickering & Oshawa

Wage Schedule : $36.840 - $51.770 per hour

OPSEU : 2400003756

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 3 December 2024 and closing at 11 : 59 pm on 10 December 2024.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager of Diagnotic Imaging, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing echocardiogram exams in a patient-centered, multidisciplinary setting. The position will entail performing studies on both inpatients, and outpatients, as well as doing portable exams on the medical wards. Responsibilities will include transthoracic echo, stress echo (dobutamine and exercise), transesophageal echo, report preparation, documentation, equipment maintenance and sanitization.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Successful completion of recognized Echocardiography course with recognized clinical placement
• A.R.D.M.S. required
• Ability to acquire excellent images for 2D and Echo Doppler, and to assist with TEE
• Experience with Dobutamine and Stress Echo an asset
• Current BCLS certification
• Demonstrated computer data entry skills for Hospital Information system
• Ability to function effectively in an organized manner, using self-direction to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication (oral, written, telephone) and interpersonal skills with a well-developed customer service focus, dealing effectively with internal customers, physicians, and the community
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.