(TDMH) Echocardiographer

Rural Roads Health Services; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Roads Health Services seeks an Echocardiographer to support the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The primary site is Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital with a temporary contract through approximately November 2027.

The role involves performing echocardiography, patient care before and after exams, and adherence to privacy regulations. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited cardiac diagnostic sonography program, hold CMRITO and Sonography Canada or ARMDS registrations, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Adult Echocardiography.
• Current registration with the CM Radiation and Imaging Technology Ontario (CMRITO).
• Current registration with Sonography Canada or ARMDS.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, manage time, and work autonomously or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography procedures as required and offered at RRHS facilities.
• Comply with legislation, policies, and guidelines defined by government agencies, hospital and imaging department.
• Perform all diagnostic procedures and related processes in all aspects of diagnostic echocardiography.
• Provide pre- and post-examination patient care.
• Protect patient information and maintain privacy.
• Engage in continuing education to enhance imaging knowledge and practices.
• Attend team meetings, in-service and educational programs.
• Proficient in departmental electronic information systems.

Skills

Organize work

Prioritization

Time management

Autonomy

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

CMRITO registration

Sonography Canada or ARMDS registration

Accredited cardiac diagnostic sonography program

Job description

Rural Roads Health Services (RRHS) is actively seeking applicants for a Echocardiographer position for the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

The primary location for this position is: Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital

The duration of this temporary contract would be approximately until November 2027, or sooner as determined by RRHS

Position Summary

The Echocardiographer - Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonographer contributes fully to the provision of patient focused, safe, efficient, quality imaging within the health care facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all echocardiography procedures as required and offered at Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll.
• Comply with all legislation, policies procedures, protocols and guidelines defined by government agencies, hospital and imaging department.
• Perform all diagnostic procedures and related processes in all aspects of diagnostic echocardiography.
• Provide pre and post examination patient care to all diagnostic echocardiography patients.
• Protection of patient's information, comply with current privacy and confidentiality legislation.
• Complete dedicated education to enhance knowledge of imaging to improve current practices or new practices offered.
• Attend and utilize team meetings, in-service and educational programs as available.
• Proficient in the use of departmental electronic information systems.

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited program in Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Adult Echocardiography
• Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).
• Liability insurance coverage as mandated by the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).
• Current registration with the Sonography Canada or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS).
• Must have the knowledge, skills and judgement to perform procedures undertaken in the course of their practice of the profession.
• Standards of Practice compliance and competency as developed and described by Sonography Canada.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, manage time effectively and produce accurate results while working autonomously or as a team player.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Committed to service excellence while meeting the patient/staff needs efficiently.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

Other pertinent conditions:

• Salary per the OPSEU collective agreement ($36.84 per hour to $51.77 per hour)

Must be available to work all shifts as required, which may include; weekends, statutory holidays, days, evenings and night shifts. Hours are subject to change based on operation needs of the hospital.

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Rural Roads Health Services (RRHS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by RRHS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.