Ultrasound Clinical Instructor

Bargaining Unit:
- OPSEU- Competition #:
- OPS23-021- Job Type:
- Temporary Full Time- Department:
- Ultrasound- Hours of Work:
- Variable- Date Posted:
- March 6, 2023- Job Number:
- J0323-0110- Number of Positions:
- 1- Length of Position:
- 1 Year- Closing Date:
- March 13, 2023The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

**Qualifications**:

- Current CMRITO registration as Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as DMS required
- Experience, certification or training in adult education preferred
- Current CAMRT registration preferred
- Leadership education certificate or equivalent preferred

**Skill, Ability and Experience**:

- Five (5) years recent experience in various sonography examinations including interventional procedures required
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, including recent leadership training or education required
- Demonstrated commitment to Diagnostic Imaging Student success/training required
- Basic proficiency in the use of computers required
- Ability to lead within a team environment required
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, and work with mínimal supervision required
- Good organizational and people skills - interpersonal skills required
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
- Demonstrated ability to fulfill role within Attendance Support Program parameters required
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology (LEAN) required
- Physical ability to meet the demands of the position required
- Recent experience in a Leadership role preferred

**Principal Duties**:

- Responsible for coordinating the Student Program including developing student rotations, providing student evaluations and providing clinical direction to students
- Performs quality ultrasound examinations ensuring patient care and comfort are maintained at all times in accordance with established procedures
- Follows ergonomic safety standards and precautions
- Acts as a liaison with faculty at any partnering post-secondary Sonography programs
- Organizes education/training for Diagnostic Imaging Staff and Students.
- Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives
- Maintains awareness of new legislation, standards of practice and changes to college training requirements
- Completes continuing education requirements as necessary
- Other related duties as assigned

Successful applicant will be considered a multisite employee

Selection will be made on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 21.01 of the OPSEU Collective Agreement

We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.