Temporary Cardiac Sonographer - VH

Posting Period

Open:          January 5, 2025

Deadline:     January 18, 2025

OPSEU X-RAY Full-Time

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name

VH Lab Echo Adult 2nd Flr

Reporting to the Manager, Cardiac Non-Invasive & Outpatient Services Department, the individual is required to perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms and assist Cardiologists in performing semi-invasive diagnostic procedures including Transesophageal Echo, Stress Echo, Contrast Echo and Pericardiocentesis using the digital echocardiography system. The department offers a wide range of diagnostic Cardiology procedures for both inpatient and outpatient populations.

Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $36.84 per hour - $51.77 per hour

Duration:  July 12, 2024 - December 11, 2025

Qualifications

• Registered Technologist with College of Medical Radiation & Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Registration with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.) or Sonography Canada (preferred)
• Minimum one year previous related work experience with Adult Echo
• Experience in all aspects of adult and paediatric Echo
• Knowledge of complex cardiac pathology
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet Explorer, GroupWise and Cardiac Information Databases
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills involving time management and prioritization
• Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to establish relationships with patients, families and members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
• Physically fit and able to perform the duties of the position
• Knowledge of patient privacy and confidentiality
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 1400 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide document related to LHSC's Health review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca. 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.