Job Description

Job Posting Number:
J0725-0850
Job Title:
Echocardiographer Technologist
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
Ultrasound
Job Type:
Permanent Full Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Available Shifts:

• Scheduled all shifts and weekends - Schedule subject to change
• Monday to Friday days and evening shift - Schedule subject to change

Salary:
$36.84 - $51.77/Hour
Union:
OPSEU
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People - Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration - Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging Services: the sonographer will perform Echocardiograms exams with and without contrast; maintain and document high quality images; and practice good patient care. The incumbent will be responsible for various technical aspects in the operation, ensuring all equipment is working optimally and meets safety standards, they will help assist the department in meeting Accreditation Canada standards and that it operates at a level equal to that of its counter parts, The successful candidate may at the discretion of the manager, be asked to assist with triaging of requisitions following department protocols, and maintain inventory
Requirements of the job
Required:
Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist of Ontario
Current certification in Echocardiography
I.V. Certification and experience administering contrast media
Excellent computer skills and good working knowledge of HIS, RIS, PACS, and ISCV
Demonstrates effective communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
Must be able to muti-task in fast paced environment
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well with multiple interruptions
Strengths to include working well with all levels of internal management, staff and physicians
Scheduling experience to include prioritizing and triaging of requests
Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
Must meet physical demands of position including lifting 60 lbs. And withstanding constant standing and/or walking
Current certification in BCLS
Demonstrates regular/punctual attendance
Demonstrates commitment to patient safety
Functional level in both official languages (oral & written in English; oral in French)
Preferred:
Current registration with Sonography Canada

Skills Required