Duties & Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Vascular Sonographer is delivery of diagnostic testing services to both in-patients and ambulatory clients
• Perform a full range of arterial and venous ultrasound studies and physiologic tests on a daily basis
• Obtain appropriate clinical history for all studies and analyze together with previously gathered patient information to accurately select the most appropriate study protocol
• Interpret and document both urgent and non-urgent results, provide preliminary reports and consult with referring physician and/or vascular surgeons
• Able to work effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
• Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) required
• Current registration as a Sonographer with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)required
• Registered as a Canadian Registered Vascular Sonographer (CRVS) with Sonography Canada and/or a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required - if not held at time of hire/transfer, must be willing to successfully complete the course and associated registration within 8 months of hire/transfer
• Current CPR certification required
• Knowledge of anatomy, hemodynamics, physiology and pathophysiology in order to generate an accurate and comprehensive diagnostic report
• Recent duplex scanning experience preferred
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated commitment to and involvement with own profession, e.g. attending rounds and conferences

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.