Cardiac Sonographer

The Registered Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing comprehensive, high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatient populations. This position will be required to work primarily at Georgian Bay General Hospital located in Midland, with some requirement to work at the RVH Georgian Drive campus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care while producing accurate and timely diagnostic studies to support clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough and accurate transthoracic echocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations
• Acquire and analyze diagnostic-quality images in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards
• Document and communicate findings appropriately
• Maintain competency in current echocardiography practices, technologies, and quality assurance initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with fellow sonographers, cardiologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures

Required Education and Certification

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Current registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Adult Echocardiography
• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists in Ontario (CMRITO)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Assets and Additional Skills:

• Willingness to develop competency in performing contrast echocardiography, bubble studies, and stress echocardiography
• Willingness to obtain and maintain competency in intravenous (IV) insertion and administration related to echocardiography procedures
• Ability and willingness to assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and pericardiocentesis procedures
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning within a growing cardiovascular diagnostics program

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• Demonstrated competency in performing comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with established standards
• Experience working with inpatient and outpatient populations in an acute care or diagnostic imaging environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

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Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca.

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.