2500002120 - Ultrasound Technologist

Lakeridge Health; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Durham Region is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist. In this role, you will utilize ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images. The ideal candidate is a graduate of a recognized ultrasound program and has experience in varied ultrasound procedures. This full-time position offers competitive pay and various incentives for experienced and newly graduated technologists.

Benefits

Incentive for experienced technologists

Health assessment required for employment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, neuro, and interventional ultrasound procedures.
• Post graduate experience in a hospital-based Ultrasound department preferred.
• Physically capable of bending, lifting, and transferring patients.

Responsibilities

• Utilize ultrasound equipment to produce high quality sonographic images.
• Assess requests and prioritize them to ensure excellent patient care.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Proven organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure

Ability to assess requests and prioritize

Ability to adapt standard work procedures

Education

Successful completion of a recognized Ultrasound program

Current registration with C.M.R.I.T.O.

Job description

OPSEU

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Diagnostic Ultrasound

Program: Diagnostic Imaging Services

8 Hour Shifts, days/evenings/weekends/on-call Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Bowmanville & Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $36.840 - $51.770 per hour

Posting Reference: 2500002120

Duties And Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Radiologists, Charge Sonographer, Senior Sonographer &/or Manager, the Sonographer utilizes ultrasound equipment to produce high quality sonographic images required to complete the examinations requested.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Ultrasound program;
• Current registration with the C.M.R.I.T.O. required;
• Significant experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, neuro, and interventional ultrasound procedures;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and exercise independent judgement;
• Demonstrated ability to assess requests and prioritize them to ensure excellent and prompt patient care;
• Proven ability to adapt standard work procedures to emergency situations;
• Must be able to be part of the ultrasound standby rotation and respond within the time limit of a call back;
• Post graduate experience in a hospital based Ultrasound department preferred;
• Physically capable of bending, lifting, turning, transferring patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions;

EXPERIENCED AND NEWLY GRADUATED ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGISTS APPLY NOW! Do you have more than two years Ultrasound experience in a Diagnostic Imaging Department? Newly hired Ultrasound Technologists to Lakeridge with experience within DI may be eligible for a $10,000 incentive for Permanent Full-Time positions or $5,000 incentive for Permanent Part-Time positions. Are you a newly graduated Ultrasound Technologist? Newly hired Ultrasound Technologists to Lakeridge with less than 2 years experience within DI may be eligible for a $5,000 incentive for Permanent Full-Time positions or $2,500 incentive for Permanent Part-Time positions. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Apply now! This incentive expires September 30, 2025!

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.