Cardiac Sonographer

About Us:

Good Health CPS Guelph Cardiac Clinic is a new cardiac diagnostic clinic in the heart of Guelph. It brings together the experience of K-W CardioPulmonary Services an independent and accredited health facility serving Kitchener, Waterloo since 1988 with the Good Health Cardiac Clinic group focused on bringing a patient centric, digitally focused approach to expanding access to key cardiac diagnostic services across Ontario and beyond.

Position Summary:

We are currently looking for an experienced and driven Cardiac Sonographer for a permanent full-time position. The Cardiac Sonographer will work alongside our team to perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and contrast echocardiography for our patients. The sonographers are expected to perform these tests in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. They will be responsible for preparing a full preliminary report for cardiologist review and are expected to be able to correctly identify cardiac pathologies.

The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of imaging procedures and the operation of equipment. The individual must maintain a high standard of medical ethics, ability to work independently, with a professional attitude and a drive to succeed

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Conduct transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) to visualize and assess the structure and function of the heart.
• Perform Doppler studies to evaluate blood flow patterns, velocities, and pressure gradients within the heart and blood vessels.
• Produce high-quality echocardiographic images, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation of findings.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout the echocardiographic procedure.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay updated on the latest advancements in cardiac sonography.
• Applicants must be self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills; dealing effectively with patients, physicians, and the community
• Proficient in Regular 2D echo, Contrast Echo
• Flexible and able to prioritize and accommodate urgent requests
• Prepare accurate preliminary reports for physician interpretation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a busy clinical environment.
• Excellent communication (oral, written, telephone) and interpersonal skills with a well-developed customer service focus;
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is an asset

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited cardiac sonography program and CMRITO eligible
• Certified with CMRITO
• Recent experience performing cardiac sonography and related tasks as outlined above
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills required
• Current BCLS required
• New DCS grads welcome to apply

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including additional healthcare, dental and life insurance.
• Continuing education support and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the cardiovascular health of our community.

Schedule:

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute/relocate:

· Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:

· In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

• CMRITO Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-22
Expected start date: 2024-01-01