Cardiac Sonographer

**Job Description**:
A **Registered Echocardiography Sonographer **is responsible for performing thorough and accurate ultrasound examinations of the heart and supporting structures on inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the standards of practice from the American Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. The ability to assist with transesophageal, stress echo, pericardiocentesis and contrast. This position will be required to work at multiple sites including, primarily Georgian Bay General Hospital located in Midland, at the RVH Georgian Drive campus and RVH's offsite campus at the Rizzardo Health & Wellness Centre located at the corner of Yonge Street and Innisfil Beach Road.

**Education**:

- Graduate of an accredited Echo Sonographer Program, with clinical component - mandatory
- Successful completion of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers echocardiography and cardiac ultrasound physics examinations - mandatory
- Current BCLS - mandatory
- An active member in good standing with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals

**Experience**:

- 1-3 years of experience as a Registered Echocardiography Technologist

**Competencies**:

- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated respect for and a willingness to learn from the professional knowledge of other members of the health care team
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability, critical thinking and organizational skills
- A commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others

**Other**:

- Access to a reliable vehicle for transportation