Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

**Department**:

- Diagnostic Imaging

**Status**:

- Temporary Part Time

**Bargaining Unit**:

- UNIFOR Tech
- Applications are now being accepted for a Temporary Part-Time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician) to work in the Diagnostic Imaging department. The successful applicant will be required to work rotating shifts, scheduled Monday-Friday between 0700-1700 and 0730-1530 on Saturday’s, including holidays. The commitment to this position is 37.5 hours per bi-weekly pay period.**Job Functions**
- Adhere to policies and procedures established for the assigned department while supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of Erie Shores Healthcare
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Regulated Health Professions Act 1991 (RHPA), and its requirements
- Ensures the confidentiality of all patient information
- Perform all duties with current and relevant professional, legal and ethical standards and evaluates outcomes according to those standards
- Is responsible for ongoing maintenance of competence by participating in quality monitoring programs, appropriate education and training, and for documenting such participation
- Performs all duties with an understanding of and respect for the patients’ rights
- Reports incidents of unsafe practice, incompetent activity or other professional misconduct of co-workers or other health care providers to the proper authorities as defined by law
- Collaborates with all other health professionals to ensure the safe and effective delivery of service
- Within the scope of practice defined by his/her certificate of registration, accepts responsibility for the consequences of his/her actions
- Communicates effectively with patients, fellow technologists and other health care providers.
- Directs student technologists within the confines of ethical and professional practice.
- Collaborates with and may direct clerical staff
- Ensures the patient identified is the person named on the requisition and demographics (i.e. date of birth are verified)
- Ensures that the tests ordered are relevant to the patient condition or are in the best interest of the patient
- Consistently practices safety procedures to ensure the protection of self, co-workers, patients and the public from sources of danger including physical injury and sources of infection
- Implements routine and emergency safety procedures
- Ensures that the patient is properly prepared prior to procedure
- Ensures the patient is asked about contraindications and those that are identified are documented on the patient chart and obtain permission to proceed from the radiologist
- Perform any other relevant duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Active Registration in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario required
- Active member of Sonography Canada
- Recent related experience is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Able to prioritize and adjust workload to accommodate urgent requests;
- Basic level of proficiency in use of computers and other office equipment
- Able to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s Accommodation Policy._

**As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.