Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Ultrasound; Talent Pool

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: All Sites
Department: Medical Imaging, Ultrasound
Reports to: Manager, Ultrasound
Wage Range: $ to $ per hour
S
hifts: Rotating 8 hour shifts across weekdays & evenings, including occasional extended shifts on weekends and nights. (Casual shift: Must be available for Day, Evening, and Night shifts including on Weekends and Stat Holidays)

This is a Talent Pool posting for all Sonographer (Ultrasound) vacancies, we will be in touch if an opening becomes available that aligns with your credentials. Talent Pools are for external candidates only.

Additional Benefits
Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours, plus academic premiums on all hours worked
Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO), and free shuttle between TGH and TWH. Taxi fare coverage for travel from hospital to offsite TRI locations
Education
:
Bi-weekly Radiologist-led rounds (with CPD credits) for Sonographers
Opportunity to obtain annual Basic CPR refresher training
Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education
Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships
Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy
Opportunity for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters, PhD)
Research
:
Opportunity to participate in research, including publications and presentations
Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolio
Unique Wellness Initiatives: Ongoing initiatives to pro-actively manage Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) of Sonographers

Position Summary
Join Medical Imaging at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality.

The ultrasound department at UHN is a national and global leader in patient-centered care innovations. It’s the first in Canada to perform point-of-care ultrasound, allowing technologists to scan and administer contrast agents on-site for quick, accurate nodule assessments.

The thyroid biopsy specialist program was launched, where sonographers are trained to independently perform ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsies, reducing exam wait times and improving sample adequacy rates.

As a tertiary care hospital, the Toronto General Hospital site has Canada’s largest transplant program, in which close to 4,000 transplant Doppler ultrasound exams are performed annually.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, ground breaking research, education, and excellence in patient care. UHN is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.

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