Cardiac Sonographer/ Echo Technologist

medcan; Markham; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Medcan is seeking an experienced Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Technologist to join our high-performance clinical team in the Markham area. You will perform echocardiography exams, CIMT and FibroScans, review medical histories, and ensure quality control and patient safety.

The ideal candidate has post-diploma echocardiography training, 1+ year of Echo experience, and CMRIto certification. Some travel to downtown Toronto for training is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post diploma Echocardiography program.
• At least one year of recent Echo Sonographer experience.
• CMRITO Specialty certification for Echocardiography.
• Experience with CIMT and FibroScan is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment for echo exams per safety protocols.
• Perform Resting Echo Scans, CIMT and FibroScan tests as applicable.
• Review patient history and ensure complete orders with relevant information.
• Obtain patient consent and assess prep and contraindications for exams.
• Operate PACS and document findings for reporting physician.
• Acquire additional images to ensure a thorough exam and note limitations.
• Conduct quality control and maintain equipment at optimal levels.
• Ensure exam results meet facility QA standards before release to interpretation.
• Maintain patient privacy and assist in clinic flow and service delivery.

Skills

Echo sonography

Communication

PACS

MS Word

Outlook

Education

Post Diploma Echocardiography

Tools

PACS

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contributions truly matter? If so, Medcan is the place for you!

This job is for a current vacancy.

The Role

Medcan is recruiting for a Cardiac Sonographer/ Echo Technologist to join our growing high-performance clinical team. We are seeking an experienced and client focused professional with a great attitude, time management and superior organization skills.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct echo sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures.
• Perform Resting Echo Scans, Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) and FibroScans for patients.
• Reviews patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
• Ensures that the order (or standing order) is complete and contains relevant information.
• Evaluates any contraindications or insufficient patient preparation and obtains patient's consent to the exam.
• Uses proper positioning tools, devices or equipment adjustment, both for patient comfort and ergonomics of the sonographer.
• Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic echo sonography procedure(s), and documents all findings.
• Operates the PACS as needed so that the reporting physician may report findings.
• As necessary, acquires additional images to provide a thorough exam, and documents any limitations to the exam.
• Performs quality control procedures and exercises caution to ensure that the equipment operates at optimal levels.
• Ensures that the echo sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assists with facilitating the flow of patients through the Clinic
• Coordinates with other clinic staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service and client experience
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators and members of the health care team.
• Other client service or administrative functions as-needed

What You’ll Need:

• Completion of a recognized post diploma Echocardiography program
• At least one year of recent experience as an Echo Sonographer
• CMRITO Specialty certification for Echocardiography
• Experience with Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) and FibroScan an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Outlook and PACS

Our Oakville clinic is located at 600 Cochrane Dr, Markham, ON L3R 5K3.

There will be a requirement to travel to our downtown Toronto clinic early on for training in Echo, CIMT and FibroScans.

This is a full-time role scheduled Monday to Saturday during regular clinic hours (6:30am - 6pm) for an 8.5 hour shift at our Markham clinic.

Position Pay Range

$73,699.00 - $101,335.00 CAD annually

Pay will be determined based on an analysis of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications within the role's compensation grade. Medcan's compensation ranges are determined by a combination of required qualifications and skills, market value, and internal equity. The above range pertains solely to the base compensation and is not inclusive of additional compensation details such as perks, benefits, and potential bonuses or incentives.

Diversity, Equity and Accessibility:

Medcan is dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to ensure all stakeholders have a fair opportunity to participate in our community. If contacted for an opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition contact should you require accommodation.

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