Sonographer, Cardiac - Cardio Resp & Neuro Diagnostics, FTT (J0726-0484 )

Job summary

Perform echocardiography imaging exams and facilitate patient flow while ensuring high technical quality standards. Provide technical expertise, maintain equipment, and collaborate with cardiologists and the healthcare team.

Job details

Company Bio North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services. What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community. North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career! 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 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 Full Time Temporary (18 months) position, 8-hour shifts, Days and Evening shifts in the Cardio-Respiratory Diagnostics department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca . #INDHP & How To Apply Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why: Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

Perform echocardiography imaging exams and facilitate patient flow while ensuring high technical quality standards. Provide technical expertise, maintain equipment, and collaborate with cardiologists and the healthcare team.

Requirements

Requires current registration with CMRITO and certification in intravenous insertion. Preferred qualifications include 2+ years of experience as an echosonographer and registration with ARDMS or Sonography Canada.

Benefits

• Benefits • Pension • Vacation pay

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Echocardiography
• Patient Flow Management
• Technical Quality Improvement
• Staff Training
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Time Management
• Conflict Management
• Intravenous Insertion
• Microsoft Office
• Professional Judgement
• Analytical Ability
• Problem Solving

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research