Position Profile:
Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Our Registered Echocardiographer Technicians are part of an inter-disciplinary professional team providing optimum quality diagnostic images to aid in patient diagnosis and or treatment.
Are you a dedicated Registered Echo Technician passionate about patient care, tech savvy and committed to lifelong learning? If the answer is yes then please review the details below and apply to this career opportunity here at Humber River Health.
Employment Status: Temporary Part-time
Duration: 3 Months
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Cardio Diagnostics and Respiratory Therapy
Hourly Rate: $36.84 - $51.77
Union Group: OPSEU 577
Hours of work: Flexible day hours ranging from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson site
Position Responsibilities:
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Providing optimum quality diagnostic images to aid in patient diagnosis and or treatment.
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Manage Inpatient and Outpatient Echocardiograms
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Operating, Troubleshooting and ensuring ultrasound equipment and ancillary equipment are performing in an effective and efficient manner.
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Preparing electronic and written reports required to document all procedures, test results.
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Participating in quality improvement and other related activities.
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Observing and understanding departmental procedures and procedures as well as the hospital mission and value statements
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Other related duties as required
Qualifications:
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Completion of a recognized post diploma echocardiography program or recognized equivalent.
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Registered as an Echhocardiographer Technician with CMRTO.
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Registration with the American Registry of Medical Diagnostic Sonographers (ARMDS) or Sonography Canada (CARDUP)
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Minimum of one year recent practical experience in Echocardiography.
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Paediatric ECHO and T.E.E. experience preferred.
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Must have excellent problem solving, problem recognition.
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Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Must have excellent customer service skills.
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Ability to work independently or as a team member.
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Must be able to work effectively with other team members, patients, and family members.
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Demonstrated ability to operate and properly maintain all equipment.
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Meditech and Xcelera experience preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a busy workload in a high volume area.
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Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement.
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An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.
As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
