Specialty Technologist, Echosonographer, Cardiology – Temporary Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

• Perform cardiac ultrasound studies including portable studies off-unit
• Operate complex ultrasound equipment with a complete understanding of the physical principles of the ultrasound and its bio-effects
• Consult with referring Cardiologists regarding the appropriate ultrasound procedure
• Assess and prepare patients for procedures; continuously assessing their condition throughout the procedure
• Obtain images and recognize abnormalities and correlate information with clinical patient data
• Perform 2-dimensional, m-mode, color and spectral Doppler flow studies selecting relevant echocardiographic data; making calculations to obtain diagnostic information
• Collate 2-dimensional image information obtained on an on-going basis throughout the study, create a 3-dimensional model and uses this to obtain optimal image and physiological information which is then given to a cardiologist
• Provide written sonographer preliminary technical impressions within PACs system (picture archiving and communication system)
• Assist, supervise and teach technical skills to students in training and sonographers, depending on level of expertise
• Input study information into digital echo system
• Engage in professional development activities and keep up-to-date in the field of ultrasound and pediatric cardiology
• Establish and maintain good working relations and rapport with all members of the health care team, patients and families

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of clinical experience in scanning, preferably in Pediatric Echocardiography (Essential)
• Current registration with the CMRITO (Essential)
• Current registration with Sonography Canada (Preferred)
• Current registration in BCLS (Preferred)
• Current CPR Certification (Essential)
• Fetal Echo experience (Preferred)
• Detailed knowledge of normal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology and knowledge of congenital cardiac defects (Essential)
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as within a multidisciplinary team (Essential)
• Demonstrated strong math, communication and problem solving skills (Essential)
• Computer literacy and data entry skills (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingual (French/English) (Preferred)

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