Echo Technologist

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital is seeking an Echo Technologist responsible for various echocardiogram tests including Doppler and Stress Echo. This role requires a graduate from an accredited sonography program with relevant certifications and a commitment to patient-focused care. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating excellent decision-making in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years full-time echocardiography lab experience required.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrocardiography essential.
• Experience with Trans-esophageal Echo and Pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing and testing patients for various echo tests.
• Ensures adherence to safety policies related to patient and staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

Graduate of accredited program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Current registration as Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDCS)

Current registration as Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS)

Current BCLS certification

Certification in IV skills

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 ongoing learning.
• Professional and cooperative; mature, reliable, and responsible.
• 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 for contributing 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 and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.