Registered Technologist Special – Echo #604-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health system in Ontario is seeking a Registered Technologist Special to perform echocardiograms and monitor medical imaging equipment in Owen Sound. The candidate will instruct patients, assess examinations based on clinical history, and maintain compliance with professional standards. A 2-year college degree and registration with Sonography Canada are mandatory, along with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient safety. This is a full-time, temporary position with a competitive wage range.

Qualifications

• Current registration or eligibility with Sonography Canada and ARDMS required.
• Technical experience with certification in cardiac ultrasound.
• Commitment to patient safety and departmental responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and monitor equipment for quality images.
• Provide instruction to patients and assess relevance of examinations.
• Maintain competency according to Standards of Practice.

Skills

Registered or eligible with Sonography Canada

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Computer Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability for multisite coverage

Problem solving

Initiative/self management

Adherence to CARE behaviours

Education

2 year community college or undergraduate degree

Job description

POSITION TITLE: REGISTERED TECHNOLOGIST SPECIAL

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL IMAGING & CARDIOLOGY
LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - HPD
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE AUGUST 2027)
WAGE RATE: $36.84 - $51.77

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Medical Imaging/Cardiology Services, the Registered Technologist‑Special’s key responsibilities include performing echocardiograms; monitoring/adjusting equipment to ensure high quality images and a safe working environment. The Registered Technologist - Special provides instruction to patients before and during examinations and assesses relevance of the examination based on patient clinical history. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain competency in accordance with the Standards of Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Required

• 2 year community college or undergraduate degree
• Current registered or eligible with Sonography Canada and ARDMS
• Member in good standing with Canadian Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario
• Working knowledge of the Standards of Practice of CSDMS and ARDMS
• Current technical experience with certification in cardiac ultrasound
• Proven interpersonal skills to successfully communicate with patients and staff
• Demonstrated ability in the following competencies: initiative/self management, problem solving and accountability
• Able to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work independently and co-operatively as part of a team
• Positive advocate for professional body of Echocardiography and Electrodiagnostic Services
• Advanced Computer Skills
• Ability to work all shifts including standby as required, and ability for multisite coverage if required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Adult and Pediatric echocardiography
• Sterile Technique