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Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

Royal Victoria Regional Health CentreBarrie, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$41.46–CA$48.58 hourly
Job description

A  Registered Echocardiography Sonographer  is responsible for performing thorough and accurate ultrasound examinations of the heart and supporting structures on inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the standards of practice from the American Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. The ability to assist with transesophageal, stress echo, pericardiocentesis and contrast. This position will be required to work at multiple sites including, primarily Georgian Bay General Hospital located in Midland, at the RVH Georgian Drive campus and RVH's offsite campus at the Rizzardo Health & Wellness Centre located at the corner of Yonge Street and Innisfil Beach Road.

Education :

  • Graduate of an accredited Echo Sonographer Program, with clinical component - mandatory
  • Successful completion of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers echocardiography and cardiac ultrasound physics examinations - mandatory
  • Current BCLS - mandatory
  • An active member in good standing with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals

Experience :

  • 1-3 years of experience as a Registered Echocardiography Technologist

    • Competencies :

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated respect for and a willingness to learn from the professional knowledge of other members of the health care team
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, critical thinking and organizational skills
  • A commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others

    • Other :

  • Access to a reliable vehicle for transportation

    • Unless otherwise stated applicants must have a minimum educational requirement of Grade 12 or equivalent and must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance.

    Please be reminded that as a Regional Health Centre, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24 / 7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work week days and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.