Rotation/Shifts

Days, and evenings including weekends, 8 hour shifts.

- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

- Completion of a recognized community college training program in echocardiography , including practicum;
- Registration with College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO), and Sonography Canada and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS);
- Three years¿ experience in echosonography;

- Eligible for Certification in CPR;
- Ability to operate relevant equipment and software for imaging, non imaging and patient care applications;
- Ability to assist in invasive procedures;
- Knowledge of septic and aseptic techniques;
- Experience in the development and delivery of programs in one or more of the following areas: mentorship, education, orientation, best practice, communication;
- Ability to perform IV set up, insertion and medication preparation;
- Experience in quality improvement methodology and project management;
- Experience in quality assurance and quality control programs;
- Sound knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Sound judgement, problem-solving abilities, and Initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree in a related field;
- Education and/or experience in teaching/leadership;
- Experience with various accreditation bodies;
- Experience in 2-D, M-mode, Color, Flow, Pulsed wave and continuous wave Doppler exams, Stress and Pharmacological Echo studies;




- Experience in performing Transesophageal echocardiograms and contrast echos;
- Experience in evaluating and collating exams and providing pertinent patient information to the physician;
- Ability to use echo analysis software packages to enhance obtained information;
- Experience in a hospital workplace;
- Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English speaking clients. Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected].

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