Sonographer, Cardiac

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Sonographer, Cardio-Respiratory Diagnostics
Your goal in this position is to perform imaging exams, facilitate patient flow and ensure work assignments are organized appropriately in the modality of Echocardiography within Cardio-Respiratory Diagnostics. You will be expected to follow high standards for imaging as well as act as a resource for other physicians, staff, patients and families in the modality. You communicate appropriately, accurately and effectively with patients, families and all members of health care delivery team. You have professional judgement, analytical ability and resourcefulness as well as excellent organization abilities and problem solving skills. You work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate leadership skills. You demonstrate leadership skills particularly for handling stress and managing conflicts in an effective, calm and mature manner. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will

Perform all imaging examination to meet established standards of the Department

Ensure that continuous technical quality improvements in echocardiography is met as per Accreditation Standards and IQMH guidelines as required

Facilitate daily patient flow and ensure work assignments are distributed fairly to cover daily workload expectations

Provide technical expertise which may include staff training, troubleshooting / problem solving equipment issues with hospital IT department and/or equipment service providers

Ensure equipment is appropriately serviced/scheduled and maintained in a timely manner to promptly address any service downtime issues

Maintain a regular schedule for ordering departmental supplies as needed and for maintaining required departmental records for statistical purposes

Adhere to the established policies and procedures of the Department of Medical Imaging

Participate in establishing and implementing any departmental and organizational policies and procedures for patients, staff, physicians and visitors (e.g. Health and Safety)

Provide professional assistance to NYGH team of Cardiologists when required

Demonstrate a strong commitment to on-going learning and professional development to advance quality of diagnostic procedures

Be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of ongoing advancements in the field and commitment to strong collaboration with the clinical director for Echocardiography to enhance service in the department

Strong commitment to willingly accept and perform other duties as assigned as necessary

Demonstrate professional responsibility as a regulated health professional to maintain competence and continually improve individual knowledge, skills and judgement in response to changes in practice environments, advances in technology and the changing healthcare environment

**Qualifications**:
Current Registration with CMRITO (College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario), required

Paediatric Echo imaging experience, required

Minimum of 2 years current experience as echosonographer, preferred

Current Registration with ARDMS, preferred

Current CPR Certification, preferred

Current Membership with Sonography Canada, strongly preferred

Certification in Intravenous insertion, required

Highly effective time management skills. Flexibility in working hours as dictated by the needs of the program

Advanced computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office, Basic Excel, preferred

Bilingualism in French/English an asset
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Casual position, 4,6,8, and 12 hour shifts, Days, including weekends and on a