Registered Echo Technologist

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.

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• Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) 2.
• Successful completion of an accredited Echocardiography program 3.
• Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation 4.
• Membership with ARDMS or Sonography Canada an asset 5.
• One year of relevant echocardiography experience 6.
• IV certification considered an asset 7.
• Additional relevant certification considered an asset 8.
• Current BCLS