OFC - Sonographer

Job Summary

The Ottawa Fertility Centre is a state-of-the-art modern fertility treatment center that provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to its patients. The Ottawa Fertility Centre is accredited by Accreditation Canada and pursues standards of excellence in all areas of its operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage staff growth and development.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Sonographer contributes to the Centre’s vision of becoming nationally recognized as Canada’s premier centre for reproductive medical care. The performance of ultrasound examinations during fertility treatments and investigations is crucial to the operations of the Ottawa Fertility Centre. Accurate and consistent measurements are critical to the success of ART cycles. With this in mind, the sonographer has a very important and specialized role in the Ottawa Fertility Centre.

The sonographer is responsible for the performance of ultrasound examinations as per the AIUM standards for gynecology and early obstetrical ultrasound, accurate and consistent measurement of fertility related sonographic features (follicle diameters, endometrial thickness, antral follicle counts, etc), and trans-abdominal guidance for embryo transfers. The sonographer also will input reports into a PACS system for physician reporting.

Housekeeping duties will include appropriate cleaning of endocavitary probes that is consistent with the High Level Disinfection standards from the CSA and CPSO, and proper set up and cleaning of the ultrasound rooms between examinations.

1. Performs ultrasound examinations on infertility patients using standard AIUM guidelines, such as:

• Gynecological scans:
• Transabdominal, transvaginal gynecological and follicle tracking scans
• Saline infusion sonography +/- tubal patency studies with agitated saline
• Early obstetrical scans and rule out ectopic examinations

2. Input examination results into PACS for physician reporting with:

• Proper image capture; and
• Proper reporting of scan details.

3. Assists in embryo transfer procedures through trans-abdominal ultrasound guidance by:

• Providing ultrasonographic guidance to physician performing embryo transfer.

4. Properly clean and disinfect endocavitary probes by:

• Complying with CSA and CPSO policy for HLD of endocavitary probes; and
• Checking and refilling soaking solutions as required for disinfecting solution guidelines.

5. Maintain room safety and cleanliness before and after ultrasound examinations by:

• Stocking room with ultrasound gel and supplies as needed;
• Placing linens and dirty supplies in designated areas between examinations;
• Reporting any safety concerns for staff or patients to the quality assurance officer;
• Reporting any malfunctioning equipment or quality concerns to the Clinical Manager;
• Ensuring the necessary equipment and trays are available for the day’s activities (SIS trays, etc.);
• Cleaning examination beds between patients and cleaning ultrasound machines as required.

6. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of ultrasound services, procedures, and standards in the Centre

7. Performing other duties as required

8. Performs work in accordance with relevant provincial and federal legislation (Ontario Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA, etc.) and participates in any training when required.

9. Follows Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) and the Policies and Procedures at OFC.

10. Safeguards all confidential information obtained and/or used during the course of work and takes reasonable precautions to protect the privacy of clients, co-workers, physicians, and management.

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time at a desk
• Ability to focus on the task at hand with strong attention to detail
• Typing and screen time for periods of time
• Maximum of lifting 15 lbs. on the rare occasion
• Mental stamina to analyze, create and ensure accuracy of documents and data entry
• solution focused conversations to appropriately deal with the situation in a professional manner

• Maintain current CMRITO license – DMS
• Current and up-to-date Sonography Canada registration required or equivalent
• Certification - as CRGS or RDMS (OB GYN) desirable
• Experience and comfort with transvaginal sonography
• Current BCLS certification
• Oral, written and reading comprehension in both English and French is considered an asset

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• General understanding of assisted reproductive technologies
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyse and interpret data accurately
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and efficient
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment