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Job Title:

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER, TFT

Posted Date:

2024-09-24

Closing Date:

2024-09-30

Functional Discipline:

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 38433CG

JOB TITLE: ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER, TFT
STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES - NON INVASIVE CARDIO
LOCATION: NIAGARA FALLS SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; MONDAY-FRIDAY; 1/8 WEEKENDS; HOLIDAYS

POSTING DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER 2024
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $36.84 TO $51.77 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client care and high professional standards, the Echocardiographer will be responsible for performing echocardiography in an acute care setting on in-patients and outpatients of all ages. The objective of the Echocardiographer is to provide safe and competent care through the application of practical knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Graduate of a recognized Echocardiography program
o Current registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (ARDCS)
o Two years related clinical experience working as a Echocardiographer in the past five years in a similar hospital environment
o Demonstrated ability to perform echocardiograms on patients of all ages (adult, pediatric and infant)
o Demonstrated ability to perform transesophageal echocardiography at hospital sites that provide this service
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers and related professional associations
o Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
o Working knowledge of computers
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required

Questions may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca, please include the job posting number on any inquires.

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.

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