Registered Technologist Special – Echo #604-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound seeks a Registered Technologist-Special to perform echocardiograms and monitor equipment for high-quality images. You will prepare patients, interpret clinical histories, and ensure safety and competency per practice standards.

Requirements include ARDMS and Sonography Canada registration or eligibility, Ontario CMAO membership in good standing, and the ability to work independently with team support on multiple sites and standby shifts.

Qualifications

• 2 year community college or undergraduate degree.
• Current registered or eligible with Sonography Canada and ARDMS.
• Member in good standing with CMA Ontario.
• Knowledge of CSDMS/ARDMS standards of practice.
• Cardiac ultrasound certification is current.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Initiative, problem solving and accountability.
• Confidentiality maintained; team player with standby coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and monitor equipment for quality images.
• Provide patient instruction before and during examinations.
• Assess relevance of examinations based on clinical history.
• Maintain competency per practice standards; ensure safe workplace.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Attention to safety

Computer skills

Education

2 year college or undergraduate degree

Registration with Sonography Canada

ARDMS registration / eligibility

CMAO membership in good standing

Job description

POSITION TITLE: REGISTERED TECHNOLOGIST SPECIALDEPARTMENT: MEDICAL IMAGING & CARDIOLOGYLOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - HPDSTATUS: 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