Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Timmins and District Hospital; Timmins; On-site; CAD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join their team in Timmins. In this role, you will coordinate and perform ultrasound services, ensuring optimal patient care through precise imaging and professional judgment. Your responsibilities will include adhering to hospital policies, maintaining quality assurance, and fostering effective relationships with medical staff. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate healthcare environment dedicated to serving the community. If you're passionate about patient care and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Must be an active member of the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists.
• Ability to perform scanning responsibilities and make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic images for all patients referred.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient and hospital information.

Skills

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Effective Communication

Mathematical Calculations

Ocular/Motor Skills

Quality Assurance

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Active Member of College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: To co-ordinate, perform and document allactivities involved in the Ultrasound Service. Exercises professional judgmentin performance of duties and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medicalethics.

PositionRequirements:

1. Must be an active member, in good standing,with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontariolicensed to practice Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

2. Must possess the ability to perform scanningresponsibilities, which require the precise attainment of images within strictlimits, tolerance and standards, and to make independent decision to ensureoptimal patient care and efficient operation of the department.

3. Must possess the verbal ability to communicateorally with patients, physicians and other medical personnel in order to provideand receive information or instruction and to write clear, concise and accuratetechnical impressions.

4. Must possess the numerical ability to makemathematical calculations quickly and accurately for a particular treatmentplan.

5. Must possess excellent ocular/motor skills toprovide optimal Ultrasound Images.

6. Must possess the perception to review imagesand completing Technologist impression sheets for Quality Assurance Purposes.

7. Must have the physical capacity to performmedium work, requiring lifting and positioning of equipment and patients andthe ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.

8. Employment History which demonstrates regularattendance at work.

9. Meditech / PACS experience would be an asset.

10. Must possess theability to provide effective services to clients/patients in both English andFrench. Individuals who do not meet thelanguage requirements of this posting are invited to submit their resume forfuture consideration.

11. Previousexperience and/or training in adult echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, and/ or another Diagnostic Imaging Modality would be considered an asset.

PositionResponsibilities:

Contributes to thedevelopment of departmental philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures.Enforces all established policies and procedures of the program.

a) To adhere to hospital and departmental policiesand procedures

b) To appraise them, report their effectivenessand make recommendations to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging

c) To understand and respect the responsibilitiesof associates in the Hospital and to support them wherever possible in theachievement of their objectives.

d) To be a team player, support the team leader toensure optimal patient care.

• Toprovide high quality diagnostic images for all patients referred to theDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging.
• To takeall necessary precautions for the protection of patients by adhering tothe Federal and Provincial standards.
• Tomaintain strict confidentiality of all patient and hospital information.
• Todevelop and maintain effective working relationships with imaging staff,other departments, medical staff and community agencies and to inform themof any changes or developments which may affect them.
• Tomaintain good public relations by making the Hospital resources known tothe Community and by utilizing the resources of the Community for thebenefit of the patient and the hospital.
• Toensure a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with theOccupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• Toadhere to the Standards of Practice for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Toassist with the training of Ultrasound students as required under thedirection of the Clinical Instructor.
• Allothers duties captured in the applicable Job Description.
• Must have one COVID-19 vaccination.

Compensation andBenefits

· Startingsalary of $36.84/hour; $71,838.00/year (As per Step 1 of the OPSEU collectiveagreement.)

· Option toenroll into Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.

Interestedapplicants must submit their résumé by Department of Human Resources, Timminsand District Hospital, 700 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8P2. Telephone [phone]; Fax [phone];Attention: Kayla Kampman, email [e-mail] .

Timminsand District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilitiesduring the recruitment process.

TADH is committed tofostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supportingdiversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feelvalued, respected, and supported. TADH is dedicated to building a workforcereflective of the communities in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenouspeople, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.

We thank all applicantsfor their response; however, only those selected for an interview will becontacted.

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