Medical Imaging Echo Technologist

About Us:

Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients' overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.

Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.

The Role:

Medcan is recruiting for a part time Echocardiogram Sonographer to join our growing high-performance clinical team. We are seeking an experienced and client focused professional with a great attitude. The role is accountable for the effective delivery of screening and diagnostic echocardiography procedures for clients during their Annual Health Assessment and other Medcan services. This role will also assist with the operations of the Medcan Clinic by monitoring and facilitating the flow of patients through the Clinic and coordinating with other Clinic staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service.

The Accountabilities:

• As necessary, acquires additional images to provide a thorough exam, and documents any limitations to the exam.
• Performs quality control procedures and exercises caution to ensure that the equipment operates at optimal levels.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ensures that the order (or standing order) is complete and contains relevant information.
• Assists with facilitating the flow of patients through the Clinic
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators and members of the health care team.
• Operates the PACS as needed so that the reporting physician may report findings.
• Uses proper positioning tools, devices or equipment adjustment, both for patient comfort and ergonomics of the sonographer.
• Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct echo sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures.
• Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic echo sonography procedure(s), and documents all findings.
• Ensures that the echo sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation
• Evaluates any contraindications or insufficient patient preparation and obtains patient’s consent to the exam.
• Reviews patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
• Coordinates with other clinic staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service and client experience
• Other client service or administrative functions as-needed

Requirements:

• At least one year of recent experience as an Echo Sonographer
• Completion of a recognized post diploma Echocardiography program
• CMRITO Specialty certification for Echocardiography
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Outlook and PACS

Our Benefits:

Medcan’s philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients, but also our valued staff members. We provide paid Wellness Days along with a variety of programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and a complimentary membership to our clinic to name a few.

We also have employee perks to continue to help our staff Live Well, For Life. This includes complimentary group fitness sessions as well as an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts focused on Eat, Move, Think. Our enhanced benefits package is just one of the reasons why we continue to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

The role will be to provide part time coverage Monday through Saturday.

The role reports to the Manager: Medical Imaging.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:

Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.