About the role
The primary role of the Cardiac sonographer is to perform diagnostic Echo imaging procedures at the request of the physician to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with cardiac disease. It also includes Transesophageal echocardiography, Exercise Stress Echo, Paediatric Echo, research protocols, teaching of Cardiology residents and Mohawk College students, quality assurance, communications, customer services and computer support.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Able to work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
- Contribute to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
- Identifies and addresses educational needs for the patients and their families
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
- Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
- Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
- Performing diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures using independent judgement to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control policies.
- Assume responsibility for the safety and physical comfort of patients while they are in our care
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree, graduate of and accredited educational program in Cardiac Sonography
- Current registration with ARDMS (American Registry of diagnostic medical Sonographer) and/or CRCS-AE with Sonography Canada
- Mandatory membership with CMRITO (College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario)
- Current BLS/CPR Certificate required
- Previous and recent experience with Pediatric and adult patients required (1 year required)
- Hospital experience preferred
- Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as it relates to patient care
- Demonstrated commitment and involvement with profession (e.g. membership with professional association, etc.)preferred
- Effective and demonstrated team skills
- Familiarity with Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (formerly IQMH- Echocardiography Quality Improvement Program) standards
- Experience with Trans-esophageal Echo and Exercise Echo
- Experience with IV insertion
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, and the ability to make independent decisions, displaying a high level of initiative.
- Proven ability to work successful in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
- Satisfactory attendance record
Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as directed by the program.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
About Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.
About the role
The primary role of the Cardiac sonographer is to perform diagnostic Echo imaging procedures at the request of the physician to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with cardiac disease. It also includes Transesophageal echocardiography, Exercise Stress Echo, Paediatric Echo, research protocols, teaching of Cardiology residents and Mohawk College students, quality assurance, communications, customer services and computer support.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Able to work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
- Contribute to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
- Identifies and addresses educational needs for the patients and their families
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
- Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
- Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
- Performing diagnostic cardiac sonography procedures using independent judgement to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control policies.
- Assume responsibility for the safety and physical comfort of patients while they are in our care
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree, graduate of and accredited educational program in Cardiac Sonography
- Current registration with ARDMS (American Registry of diagnostic medical Sonographer) and/or CRCS-AE with Sonography Canada
- Mandatory membership with CMRITO (College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario)
- Current BLS/CPR Certificate required
- Previous and recent experience with Pediatric and adult patients required (1 year required)
- Hospital experience preferred
- Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as it relates to patient care
- Demonstrated commitment and involvement with profession (e.g. membership with professional association, etc.)preferred
- Effective and demonstrated team skills
- Familiarity with Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (formerly IQMH- Echocardiography Quality Improvement Program) standards
- Experience with Trans-esophageal Echo and Exercise Echo
- Experience with IV insertion
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, and the ability to make independent decisions, displaying a high level of initiative.
- Proven ability to work successful in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
- Satisfactory attendance record
Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as directed by the program.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
About Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.