Cardiac Echo. Technologist

Department: ECHO

Hours of Work: Casual Position; Day Shifts

Rate of Pay: $36.84- $51.77

Union: OPSEU4106 Central
Location: Kingston General Hospital Site

DESCRIPTION:
The Cardiac Echocardiography Technologist is responsible for carrying out inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms across all KHSC sites. In addition to adult echocardiography the technologist is required to carry out pediatric and neonatal echocardiography. The technologist is responsible for proper use and maintenance of the ultrasound equipment.

Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston General Hospital strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Independently perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms & Doppler
• Independently perform pediatric and neonatal transthoracic studies
• Independently perform exercise stress echocardiograms
• Assist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Assist with intra-operative echocardiograms.
• Independently perform fetal echocardiograms.
• Ability to administer contrast for studies
• Teach physicians as well as ultrasound students.
• Participate in an on-call schedule.
• Attend and give required In-service lectures.
• Travel to all KHSC sites, contracted sites, and satellite site as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario

• Completion of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program

• RDCS registration with ARDMS an asset

• Valid driver’s license with the willingness and ability to travel to all KHSC sites

• Current certification in CPR

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.

• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.