Echo Technologist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Temporary
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- Temporary
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- 2 years full-time echocardiography lab experience.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
The Echo Technologist is responsible for processing and testing patients for echocardiogram, doppler, TEE, Stress Echo, Contrast Echo and Paediatric Echo testing.
EDUCATION
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.
Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.
This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.
MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.
The Echo Technologist is responsible for processing and testing patients for echocardiogram, doppler, TEE, Stress Echo, Contrast Echo and Paediatric Echo testing.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of an accredited educational program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography.
- Mandatory membership to CMRITO College of Medical Radiation Imaging Technologists of Ontario.
- Current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDCS) with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), AND/OR current registration as a Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS) with Sonography Canada.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Certification in IV skills an asset.
- 2 years full-time echocardiography lab experience.
- Good knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrocardiography.
- Experience with Trans-esophageal Echo, Exercise Echo and Pediatrics (preferred).
- Sound decision making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work well independently and in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated excellence in providing patient focused care.
- Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning.
- Professional and cooperative; mature, reliable, and responsible.
- Proficient computer skills required.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves andtheir co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.
Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.
This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.
MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Process and test patients for echocardiograms, Doppler studies, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress and contrast echocardiograms, and pediatric echocardiograms. Provide patient-focused care while following hospital policies and procedures for patient and staff safety.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program, mandatory CMRITO membership, current RDCS and/or CRCS registration, and current BCLS certification. Requires two years of full-time echocardiography lab experience, knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrocardiography, and strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills; experience with transesophageal, exercise, and pediatric echocardiography is preferred.
Skills
- Echocardiography
- Doppler Imaging
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Stress Echocardiography
- Pediatric Echocardiography
- Cardiac Anatomy
- Cardiac Physiology
- Electrocardiography
- Patient-Focused Care
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Computer Skills
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
- Echocardiography
- Doppler
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Stress Echocardiography
- Contrast Echocardiography
- Pediatric Echocardiography
- CMRITO
- RDCS
- ARDMS
- CRCS
- Sonography Canada
- BCLS
- Intravenous Skills
- Cardiac Anatomy
- Cardiac Physiology
- Electrocardiography
- Exercise Echocardiography
- Patient Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- AODA
- Ontario Human Rights Code