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Physician Opportunities
Ontario Heart Center is seeking Cardiologists and Internal Medicine Specialists with an interest in preventive and general cardiology to join its physician group in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Compensation options: Fee-for-Service or Salary.
Applications are welcome from both Canadian physicians and practicing physicians from
the USA.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Ontario.
Must be willing to be physically present in the province of Ontario when rendering patient
care.
Ontario Heart Center provides a network of experienced physicians and delivers comprehensive clinical and diagnostic services across Ontario in Cardiology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology and Psychotherapy.
Medicine
Ontario Heart Center – 100 Humber College Blvd, Toronto, M9V 5G4 – Full Time or Part Time
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Cardiology/Internal Medicine
Physician Relations Manager
Ontario Heart Center (OHC) is committed to keeping hearts healthy and strong by providing quality and timely patient care that promotes early diagnosis, prevention and cardiovascular risk management. We balance the best of technological expertise with the compassion of patient-centred care for all types of cardiac issues.
OHC is looking for a focused and committed individual to promote that vision among current and potential referring healthcareproviders as a Physician Relations Manager in south-western Ontario.
Responsibilities:
- Enhancing OHC’s referral base for cardiology testing and consultations among primary care providers in London, St. Thomas and adjacent communities.
- Developing and executing territory-related business plans to maximize referrals.
- Building and maintaining preferred partner relationships with key healthcare professionals.
- Making on-site visits to enhance OHC’s reputation and visibility among primary care providers.
- Investigating any adverse changes in referral patterns.
- Resolving minor patient care/customer service issues on-site.
- Relaying unresolved concerns to management for enhanced resolution measures.
Qualifications:
- Self-starter with initiative and ability to work autonomously in a primarily field-based role.
- Focused and committed, with the capacity to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to think entrepreneurially, identifying and capitalizing on new untapped opportunities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellentdiscretion, diplomacy and sales skills.
- Familiarity with basic medical terminology and the major issues confronting Ontario’s health care system.
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
Echocardiography Technologist
Ontario Heart Center (OHC) is committed to keeping hearts healthy and strong by providing quality and timely patient care that promotes early diagnosis, prevention and cardiovascular risk management. We balance the best of technological expertise with the compassion of patient-centred care for all types of cardiac issues.
OHC is looking for a focused and committed individual to promote that vision as an Echocardiography Technologist.
Responsibilities:
- Register patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing consultation requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with the physician; entering anticipated services into the patient log.
- Comfort patients and their families by answering questions; responding to requests; explaining equipment and testing procedures; instructing and assisting patients in assuming the physical position for examination.
- Conduct Electrocardiogram, Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiogram and Contrast studies by using electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
- Establish I/V line for contrast.
- Ensure the conclusion and findings on the report are the same as written by the Cardiologist.
- Maintain cardiology equipment and supplies by cleaning and adjusting equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; reporting equipment malfunctions; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom.
- Maintain quality results by following standards, protocols, and procedures.
- Inform manager or clinic supervisor if any patient needs immediate or urgent attention.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Serve and protect the health care facility by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, in accordance with federal, provincial, and local requirements.
- Enhance the organization’s reputation by accepting responsibility for new and different requests, and by exploring opportunities to add value to work performed.
Qualifications:
- Valid license and certification by CMRITO.
- Must have a valid BLS certificate; ACLS is an asset.
Pediatric Echo Technologist
- Check in patients, measure height, weight, and blood pressure.
- Register patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with the physician; entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Comfort patients and their families by answering questions; responding to requests; explaining equipment and testing procedures; instructing and assisting patient in assuming physical position for examination.
- Perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms on pediatric patients, including infants, children, and adolescents, to assess heart function and detect cardiovascular abnormalities by using electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
- Utilize various imaging techniques (e.g., 2D, Doppler, color-flow doppler and M-Mode) to obtain accurate cardiac images and ensure proper visualization.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety during the procedure, especially when working with children and infants.
- Coordinate with pediatricians, cardiologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure the best possible care for pediatric patients.
- Maintain quality results by following standards, protocols and procedures, and submitting reports.
- Inform manager or clinic supervisor if any patient needs immediate or urgent attention.
- Provide information by maintaining laboratory records, such as examinations performed and findings.
- Maintain cardiology equipment and supplies by cleaning and adjusting equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; reporting equipment malfunctions; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
- Maintain valid license and certification with CMRITO.
- Serve and protect the health care facility by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, provincial and local requirements.
- Qualifications:
- Education:
- Completion of an accredited Echocardiography or Cardiovascular Technology program (or equivalent).
- Certification in Pediatric Echocardiography with CMRITO is mandatory.
- Experience:
- Previous experience performing pediatric echocardiograms is highly desirable.
- Strong background in pediatric cardiology is a plus.
Cardiac Stress Test Technician
Ontario Heart Center (OHC) is committed to keeping hearts healthy and strong by providing quality and timely patient care that promotes early diagnosis, prevention and cardiovascular risk management. We balance the best of technological expertise with the compassion of patient-centred care for all types of cardiac issues.
OHC is looking for a focused and committed individual to promote that vision as a Cardiac Stress Technician.
Responsibilities:
- Register patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing consultation requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with the physician; entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Comfort patients and their families by answering questions; responding to requests; explaining equipment and testing procedures; instructing and assisting patients in assuming the physical position for examination.
- Conduct electrocardiogram, Holter monitor, and stress tests by using electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
- Establish I/V line for contrast.
- Provide information by maintaining laboratory records, such as examinations performed and findings.
- Ensure the findings on the report are the same as written by the Cardiologist.
- Maintain cardiology equipment and supplies by cleaning and adjusting equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; reporting equipment malfunctions; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom.
- Maintain quality results by following standards and procedures.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and by reading technical publications.
- Serve and protect the health care facility by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, in accordance with federal, provincial, and local requirements.
- Enhance the organization’s reputation by accepting responsibility for new and different requests, and by exploring new opportunities to add value to work performed.
Qualifications:
- Current registration in good standing with the CSCT.
- Must have a valid BLS certificate; ACLS is an asset.