Cardiac Sonographer

**Department**: Cardio
**Status**: Casual
**Bargaining Unit**: Unifor Tech
**Posting Date**: 2023-08-03
**Closing Date**: N/A

**Background**
Applications are now being accepted for one Casual Cardiac Sonographer, reporting to the Operations Manager, Laboratory & Cardiopulmonary, the Cardiac Sonographer interacts with the patient and other health care professionals in ways that ensure that the patient’s needs are met in a caring and professional manner, and in accordance with the legislation, regulation, bylaws, policies and procedures.

The successful applicant would be required to work a variety of shifts from Monday-Sunday, including holidays. The hours of work for this position would include 0700-1500, 1400-2200, and 1400-1800. Unscheduled part time employees must work at least once every 3 months to maintain seniority with the hospital.

**Essential Job Functions**
- Adhere to policies and procedures established for the assigned department while supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of Erie Shores Healthcare
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Regulated Health Professions Act 1991 (RHPA), and its requirements
- Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information
- Performs all duties with current and relevant professional, legal and ethical standards and evaluates outcomes according to those standards
- Is responsible for ongoing maintenance of competence by participating in quality monitoring programs, appropriate education and training and for documenting such participation
- Performs all duties with an understanding of and respect for patients’ rights

**Qualifications**
- Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario required
- Graduate from a recognized Echocardiography Program
- Able to recognize significant abnormalities and create quality reports
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritize and adjust workload to accommodate urgent requests
- Basic level of proficiency in use of computers and other office equipment
- Able to work independently

**Other**
- Good attendance record and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position is required.

Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s Accommodation Policy

**As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.