Medical Sonographer - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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About SickKidsDedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.Position DescriptionPosition DescriptionWe are currently looking for a Medical Sonographer to join our team.The Medical Sonographer will produce quality medical ultrasound images for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes upon the request of a physician, while ensuring the safety of patients, their family members, and staff. This position requires a thorough familiarity of all procedures performed within their discipline/specialty according to established protocol and guidelines. The Medical Pediatric Sonographer requires a higher level of competency, above the basic designation. This position requires independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative that entail more responsibility and team work.Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Produce quality medical images for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes upon the request of a physician while ensuring the safety of patients, their family members and staff
• Provide technical interpretations and preliminary technologist reports

• Perform a variety of US procedures in pediatric population
• Operate and maintain all ultrasound equipment
• Maintain accurate computer and image records including all required patient and exam information
• Assist in the training and orientation of new staff and participate in teaching students (casual-staff excluded)
• Ability to work primarily Monday-Friday (8-4pm) with limited afternoon (12-8pm), evening (4pm-12), weekend and on call shifts

• Carry out delegated acts on behalf of radiologist when required
• Correlate and convey the significance of patient symptoms, lab results and image findings to a radiologist
• Perform sterile technique where applicable including intraoperative assistance
• Assist with sedated and general anesthesia patients under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or a registered nurse
• Perform post processing or analysis of image data

• Provide troubleshooting expertise as required to ensure integrity of imaging/information systems and provide operational expertise to users
• Maintain effective communication with patients, their families and hospital staff

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Medical Radiation Technology (B.Sc. or diploma program)
• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Membership with Sonography Canada preferred for liability insurance or equivalent
• Paediatric experience is an asset, however, not essential. (Training will be provided)
• Strong desire to work with children including newborns

• Ability to communicate clearly, prioritize and organize
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ultrasound examinations will be conducted in department and bedside as portable
• Attention to detail is required
• Excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

• Proficiency with computers

Employment Type: 1.0 FTE Temporary Full Time 12 month contractOur Commitment to DiversityThe children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team. When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.How to ApplyTip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.Quick Apply

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