Sonographer, Cardiac

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

Job Description

Sonographer, Cardiac - Cardio Resp & Neuro Diagnostics, C (J0124-0465)

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, and 8 hour shifts, Days, evenings, including weekends and on an as needed basis in the Cardio-Respiratory Diagnostics department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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