Registered Echo Technologist

Hamilton Health Sciences • Hamilton, ON

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About The Position

The Echocardiography Technologist performs Echocardiograms on both inpatients and outpatients. Duties include: performing M-mode, 2-D, Doppler and color flow echocardiograms in accordance with hospital procedure, including inserting IVs and performing Enhanced studies; interpreting echocardiograms and documenting pathology; assisting physicians with trans esophageal echocardiograms; performing dobutamine stress echocardiography and recumbent bike stress echocardiography tests; writing preliminary reports for cardiologists interpreting echocardiograms; restocking and cleaning of workspace, providing patient care within scope and other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Successful completion of an accredited Echocardiography program
• Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation
• One year of relevant echocardiography experience
• Current BCLS

Nice To Haves

• Membership with ARDMS or Sonography Canada
• IV certification
• Additional relevant certification

Responsibilities

• Performing M-mode, 2-D, Doppler and color flow echocardiograms in accordance with hospital procedure, including inserting IVs and performing Enhanced studies
• Interpreting echocardiograms and documenting pathology
• Assisting physicians with trans esophageal echocardiograms
• Performing dobutamine stress echocardiography and recumbent bike stress echocardiography tests
• Writing preliminary reports for cardiologists interpreting echocardiograms
• Restocking and cleaning of workspace
• Providing patient care within scope
• Other duties as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree