Sonographer - Spp
7 months ago
Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.
At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to support our Special Pregnancy Program Department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.
**Responsibilities**
- Perform neonatal/fetal ultrasound imaging procedures.
- Operate, troubleshoot and ensure ultrasound, medical imaging and ancillary equipment are performing in an effective and efficient manner.
- Prepare written and electronic reports required to document all procedures and test results.
- Participate in teaching, educational, research, and safety and quality improvement programs/activities.
- Perform other related patient care responsibilities to facilitate the provision of optimal patient care.
- Perform cross-functional/site responsibilities as assigned as per departmental needs.
- All duties as assigned.
- Job Requirements- Registered with Sonography Canada - formerly Canadian Association for Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals.
- CARDUP/Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS).
- Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) preferred.
- Registered with College of Medical Radiation & Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
- Required disciplines/credentials must include Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB).
- Active enrolment or completion of a recognized post diploma Ultrasound program, or recognized equivalent.
- Completion of a BCLS program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification.
- 1 year recent related experience is required.
- Demonstrated maintenance of CME credits required.
- Experience in the following modalities: vascular, neurosonography and fetal assessment or demonstrated willingness to learn.
- Maintain clinical skills in various modalities required by position.
- Fulfill certification requirements and maintain credentials as required by the department i.e. Nuchal Translucency.
- Demonstrated ability to train in a variety of ultrasound related examinations, procedures, equipment.
- Proficient use of Astraia Electronic Medical Record preferred.
- Previous experience working in a fast past clinic environment preferred.
- Experience orientating/teaching new staff members.
- Positive approach to teamwork.
- Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to organize work and set priorities.
- Excellent hand eye coordination.
- Effective body language and people management skills with the ability to demonstrate sensitivity when dealing with intimate patient contact situations.
- Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions.
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history.