Job Description

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Competition:

175-25

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Department / Unit:

Diagnostic Imaging


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Position Type:

Casual

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Bargaining Unit:

OPSEU Paramed

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Posting Date:

2025-07-17 12:00

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

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We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.


We are looking for an

Echo Technologist

to work with our

Diagnostic Imaging

Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Position Responsibilities:

With guidance from the Cardiologist, the Program Manager and the Senior Technologist, the Echocardiography Technologist will use sonography equipment to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of the heart and related structures that physicians use in coronary study and diagnosis of heart disease.

Performs diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures using independent judgement to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings. Evaluate, collate and provide impression of exams. Adhere to Health and Safety and Infection Control policies. Assume responsibility for the safety and physical comfort of patients while in their care. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Use accessory devices in an appropriate and safe manner. Assist with orientation of new staff and instruction of students if the opportunity arises. Provide accurate and timely documentation of procedures in Meditech and PACS. Maintain efficient and effective work practices Provide QC as required. Participates in patient safety initiatives and takes action to address unsafe conditions and procedures to ensure a healthy and safe environment.

Qualifications:

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with the Canadian Society of Echocardiography (CSE) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills Ability to communicate with a high level of professionalism in interpersonal relations Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and show flexibility Must have independent decision-making skills using a high level of initiative Capable of coping in a physical and demanding work environment Able to function independently and a member of an interdisciplinary team Proven good attendance record Current BCLS at the Health Care Provider level

Hiring Salary Range:

$36.84-$51.77

Why Headwaters?

Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community


We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters







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Extra Information

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.


Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.