Position: Ultrasound Sonographer

Department: Diagnostic Imaging - Ultrasound

Position Status: Part Time Permanent

Temporary Contract End Date (if applicable): N/A

Union: PARA

Number of Positions: Multiple Positions

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

Approximate # of Hours per week: 10

WHY WORK FOR US:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The General Duty Sonographer organizes and performs ultrasound examinations and maintains and demonstrates high quality imaging during the course of duties. The General Duty Sonographer is responsible for practising good patient care.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) required
• Registration with Sonography Canada preferred
• Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers an asset
• Previous experience in a hospital environment would be an asset.
• Current First Aid and BCLS

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and judgement necessary to perform ultrasound exams.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and judgement necessary to assess the quality of the image.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient capabilities and limitations and adjust as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement and application of technical factors.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement in assessing priorities with patient workload.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in daily work routines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a customer service focus.
• Demonstrated good attendance with the ability to maintain this standard.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please Notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.