Job Summary & Requirements
The Registered Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing comprehensive, high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatient populations. This position will be required to work primarily at Georgian Bay General Hospital located in Midland, with some requirement to work at the RVH Georgian Drive campus.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care while producing accurate and timely diagnostic studies to support clinical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform thorough and accurate transthoracic echocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations
- Acquire and analyze diagnostic-quality images in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards
- Document and communicate findings appropriately
- Maintain competency in current echocardiography practices, technologies, and quality assurance initiatives
- Collaborate effectively with fellow sonographers, cardiologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures
Required Education and Certification
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
- Current registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Adult Echocardiography
- Member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists in Ontario (CMRITO)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Assets and Additional Skills:
- Willingness to develop competency in performing contrast echocardiography, bubble studies, and stress echocardiography
- Willingness to obtain and maintain competency in intravenous (IV) insertion and administration related to echocardiography procedures
- Ability and willingness to assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) and pericardiocentesis procedures
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning within a growing cardiovascular diagnostics program
Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- Demonstrated competency in performing comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with established standards
- Experience working with inpatient and outpatient populations in an acute care or diagnostic imaging environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
