Echocardiographer
Staff Housing Available
6-Month Contract with Potential Extension
Curaga Healthcare Group is recruiting an Echocardiographer for a hospital-based opportunity in Northwestern Ontario. This position offers a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule with no regular on-call, weekend, or overtime requirements.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary healthcare team and be responsible for coordinating, performing, and evaluating diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations while supporting high-quality patient care in a rural hospital environment.
Assignment Details
- Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Shift Length: 8-hour shifts
- Contract Length: 6 months with potential for extension
- Housing assistance available
- Travel assistance may be available for qualified candidates
Responsibilities
- Perform echocardiography examinations in accordance with departmental standards and protocols
- Operate and maintain diagnostic cardiac ultrasound equipment safely and effectively
- Perform and interpret M-Mode, 2D Echo, and Doppler studies where qualified
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of examination results
- Adhere to accreditation standards, quality assurance processes, and infection prevention practices
- Participate in preventative maintenance procedures and equipment quality checks
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support patient care
- Exercise sound clinical judgment and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards at all times
- Promote a safe working environment and comply with all occupational health and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved or accredited Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Adult Echocardiography program preferred
- Willingness to complete required training to become a licensed Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer/Adult Echocardiographer
- Active registration with Sonography Canada and CMRITO considered an asset
- Graduate of a two-year health professions diploma or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in a registered health profession, including six credit hours in Human Anatomy and Physiology and six additional health-related credits
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Minimum of three (3) months of previous experience working directly with clients in a healthcare setting preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong computer, keyboarding, and documentation skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education
Why Curaga?
- Competitive compensation
- Hospital-based clinical experience
- Staff housing available
- Travel assistance available for eligible candidates
- Supportive recruitment and operations team
- Opportunity to work in a rewarding northern healthcare setting
- Potential contract extension opportunities
Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Indeed with an updated resume and copies of relevant certifications.
Please do not call the office regarding this position. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly.
Pay: $75.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
