POSITION SUMMARY

- Perform cardiac ultrasound studies including portable studies off-unit
- Operate complex ultrasound equipment with a complete understanding of the physical principles of the ultrasound and its bio-effects
- Consult with referring Cardiologists regarding the appropriate ultrasound procedure
- Assess and prepare patients for procedures; continuously assessing their condition throughout the procedure
- Obtain images and recognize abnormalities and correlate information with clinical patient data
- Perform 2-dimensional, m-mode, color and spectral Doppler flow studies selecting relevant echocardiographic data; making calculations to obtain diagnostic information
- Collate 2-dimensional image information obtained on an on-going basis throughout the study, create a 3-dimensional model and uses this to obtain optimal image and physiological information which is then given to a cardiologist
- Provide written sonographer preliminary technical impressions within PACs system (picture archiving and communication system)
- Assist, supervise and teach technical skills to students in training and sonographers, depending on level of expertise
- Input study information into digital echo system
- Engage in career development activities and keep up-to-date in the field of ultrasound and pediatric cardiology




- Establish and maintain good working relations and rapport with all members of the health care team, patients and families

QUALIFICATIONS

- Two (2) years of clinical experience in scanning, preferably in Pediatric Echocardiography (Essential)
- Current registration with the CMRITO (Essential)
- Current registration with Sonography Canada (Preferred)
- Current registration in BCLS (Preferred)
- Current CPR Certification (Essential)
- Fetal Echo experience (Preferred)
- Detailed knowledge of normal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology and knowledge of congenital cardiac defects (Essential)
- Ability to work autonomously, as well as within a multidisciplinary team (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong math, communication and problem solving skills (Essential)
- Computer literacy and data entry skills (Essential)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
- Bilingual (French/English) (Preferred)

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📌 Specialty Technologist, Echosonographer, Cardiology – Temporary Full Time (Ottawa)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Ottawa