Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick Kids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Don't miss a great opportunity to join our award-wining organization. Sick Kids has been voted one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the 10th year in a row. We've been recognized as a top employer for young people, a top family friendly employer, and a top employer in the GTA.

Compensation:
Min-$43.47/hour Max-$54.63/hour. Starting rate commensurate with experience

We are currently looking for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers to join our team. The Medical Sonographer will produce quality medical ultrasound images for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes upon the request of a physician, while ensuring the safety of patients, their family members, and staff. This position requires a thorough familiarity of all procedures performed within their discipline/specialty according to established protocol and guidelines.

The Medical Pediatric Sonographer requires a higher level of competency, above the basic designation. This position requires independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative that entail more responsibility and teamwork.

Here's What You'll Love

Enhancing children's health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at Sick Kids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
A culture of safety for both the patient and staff.
Being a part of the expert interprofessional care team driving hospital wide changes and beyond.
Comprehensive health & dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.
An academic and learning environment, awards and bursaries, mentoring programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Produce quality medical images for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes upon the request of a physician while ensuring the safety of patients, their family members and staff
Provide technical interpretations and preliminary technologist reports
Perform a variety of US procedures in pediatric population
Operate and maintain all ultrasound equipment
Maintain accurate computer and image records including all required patient and exam information
Assist in the training and orientation of new staff and participate in teaching students (casual-staff excluded)
Ability to work primarily Monday-Friday (8-4pm) with limited afternoon (12-8pm), evening (4pm-12), weekend and on call shifts
Carry out delegated acts on behalf of radiologist when required
Correlate and convey the significance of patient symptoms, lab results and image findings to a radiologist
Perform sterile technique where applicable including intraoperative assistance
Assist with sedated and general anesthesia patients under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or a registered nurse
Perform post processing or analysis of image data
Provide troubleshooting expertise as required to ensure integrity of imaging/information systems and provide operational expertise to users
Maintain effective communication with patients, their families and hospital staff

Here's What You'll Need

Successful completion of an accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (B.Sc. or diploma program)
Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
Membership with Sonography Canada preferred for liability insurance or equivalent
Paediatric experience is an asset,…