Cardiac Echo. Technologist
Company
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
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.
Location
Hotel Dieu Hospital Site
Duties
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
Requirements
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.
Start Date
2023-12-21
Hours
Temporary Full-Time Position; Day Shifts, (On-call) (Approximately 18 months)
Salary
$35.77- $50.26
Contact
Name
Amaka Ebulue
Display Name
Amaka Ebulue
Title
Recruitment Advisor
Address
76 Stuart St
Telephone
613-549-6666
Other Email
Courtney.Vieira@kingstonhsc.ca
Job Posting Link
Kingston Health Sciences Centrewebsite
Display Date
2023-12-07
Expiry Date
2024-07-01
