Job Description

General Posting Information


POSITION: Cardiac Sonographer


DEPARTMENT: Diagnostic Services


CONDITIONS: Casual


SHIFTS:
Days / Evenings / Weekends
7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)



WAGE RANGE:
Scale Minimum Maximum
OPSE08 $42.16/hr $51.98/hr



RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reporting to the Senior Polysomnographer, the primary function of a Cardiac Sonographer is to perform 2 or 3 dimensional & M-mode echocardiography, colour flow imaging and Doppler cardiac diagnostic testing and assessment on both inpatients and outpatients in various areas of the hospital while ensuring productivity, economy and safety are maintained.
• Triaging of cardiac patient referrals in consultation with staff cardiologist when there are competing priorities.
• Perform in-service education to hospital personnel, clinical training and evaluations of diagnostic cardiac sonography and respiratory therapy students, and act as a resource person on various aspects of cardiac ultrasound.
• Be fully knowledgeable of his/her responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the Hospital's Infection Control Policies, the MOHLTC SARS requirements and work in compliance with those provisions to create an environment conducive to the health and safely of the Hospital's staff, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect


REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduated from a recognized college with an accredited program in Cardiac Ultrasound or have equivalent knowledge gained through work experience and educational courses
• Must be registered with College of Medical Radiation Technologist of Ontario
• Must adhere to their regulatory body's code of ethics, continuing professional development, professional Liability Insurance requirement and maintain his/her professional membership annually in order to keep abreast of new developments in the field
• Must be highly motivated and exhibit a high degree of initiative


Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.



•Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.•


•At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.•