Cardiac Sonographer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are seeking a skilled Sonographer to join our medical team. The Sonographer will be responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures to assist in the diagnosis of various cardiac medical conditions. This includes standard echoes, Stress echoes as well as contrast and bubble echoes.
Qualifications
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must have graduated from a recognized echocardiography program
- Must hold an active membership with Sonography Canada or the ARDMS
- Member must be in good standing with the CMRITO
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Demonstrated individual leadership skills
- Able to independently perform TTE studies
- Able to review requisitions and patient history to identify physician’s requirements and to check with the supervising cardiologist if uncertain
- Able to ensure the proper process is followed in the performance of the requested service and that the testing performed is accurate and valid and all the required views are taken
- Able to maintain and apply program accreditation standards to all the studies
- Analyze technical information to provide preliminary findings to healthcare providers
- Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to data protection regulations
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients, staff and healthcare professionals
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality images for diagnostic purposes
- Experience with Velox and Accuro an asset.
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Echo Tech: 1 year (preferred)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform cardiac ultrasound studies, including transthoracic, stress, contrast, and bubble echocardiograms, ensuring accurate testing and required views. Review requisitions and patient histories, analyze technical information for preliminary findings, maintain records, and protect patient comfort and safety.
Requirements
Graduation from a recognized echocardiography program and active membership with Sonography Canada or ARDMS are required, along with good standing with CMRITO. Candidates must meet the physical demands of the role and demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork, and leadership skills; one year of echo technician experience is preferred.
Skills
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Stress Echocardiography
- Contrast Echocardiography
- Bubble Echocardiography
- Image Acquisition
- Preliminary Findings Analysis
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Safety
- Patient Records Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Paid Time Off
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Cardiac Sonography
- Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Stress Echocardiography
- Contrast Echocardiography
- Bubble Echocardiography
- Sonography Canada
- ARDMS
- CMRITO
- Velox
- Accuro
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Medical Terminology
- Patient History
- Requisitions
- Preliminary Findings
- Program Accreditation Standards
- Patient Safety
- Data Protection
- Patient Records