Compensation Pay Range:$41.85-$51.77
Job Description:
If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.
To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.
POSITION SUMMARYThe successful incumbent will:
- 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 professional 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)
Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.
*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
