• Adhere to policies and procedures established for the assigned department while supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of Erie Shores Healthcare
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Regulated Health Professions Act 1991 (RHPA), and its requirements
• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information
• Performs all duties with current and relevant professional, legal and ethical standards and evaluates outcomes according to those standards
• Is responsible for ongoing maintenance of competence by participating in quality monitoring programs, appropriate education and training and for documenting such participation
• Performs all duties with an understanding of and respect for patients’ rights
• Reports incidents of unsafe practice, incompetent activity or other professional misconduct of co-workers or other health care providers to the proper authorities as defined by law
• Collaborates with all other health professionals to ensure the safe and effective delivery of service
• Within the scope of practice defined by his/her certificate of registration, accepts responsibility for the consequences of his/her actions
• Communicates effectively with patients, fellow staff members and other health care providers
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and technical elements of required procedures ensuring that correct protocol is followed
• Demonstrates an understanding and application of continuous quality improvement in procedures related to test performance, related functions and the delivery of services
• Ensures through education, training and protocols that all procedures performed have been authorized by a physician, and are performed on the correct patient
• Ensures that the patient’s physical and/or emotional limitations are taken into account in that the patient will not be expected to perform any task that would cause him/her physical harm
• Ensures that patients are prioritized and procedures completed with minimal waiting time
• Ensures that procedures are performed according to departmental policy or Internist specifications
• Establishes and maintains accurate records of patient identity and all procedures performed including electronic validation of procedures
• Follows required procedure to ensure the patient identified is the person named on the requisition and demographics
• Ensures that the tests ordered are relevant to the patient conditions or are in the best interest of the patient
• Consistently practices safety procedures to ensure the protection of self, co-workers, patients and the public from sources of danger including physical injury and sources of infection
• Implements routine and emergency safety procedures
• Ensures that the patient is properly prepared and the procedure explained prior to doing the procedure
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned

• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario required,
• Graduate from a recognized Echocardiography Program
• Experience with IV insertion (preferred)
• Experience performing Echocardiograms with Contrast and Bubble Studies (preferred)
• Able to recognize significant abnormalities and create quality reports
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritize and adjust workload to accommodate urgent requests
• Basic level of proficiency in use of computers and other office equipment
• ECG Interpretation preferred
• Cerner Knowledge preferred
• BCLS
• Able to work independently

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.