Registered Ultrasound Technologist-McMaster Children's Hospital

hhsc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences’s Diagnostic Services hires a Registered Ultrasound Technologist to coordinate and perform ultrasound exams, including pediatric and high-risk obstetric studies. The UT collaborates with radiologists and senior staff to maintain high-quality procedures in a busy, 24/7 environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and ongoing professional development within a teaching hospital system in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasonography training program.
• Current member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).
• Professional designation of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) registration.
• Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in a team environment.
• Demonstrated effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of participation in ongoing education & professional development.
• Membership with CAMRT/OAMRS is preferred.
• IPS certificate is preferred.
• Current registration with Sonography Canada preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform a variety of ultrasound examinations including pediatric and high-risk obstetric.
• Ensure technical operation and quality of ultrasound service.
• Liaise with senior technologists and radiologists to maintain high-quality procedures.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities and clinical rounds.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

CMRITO registration

DMS designation

BCLS

IPS certificate (preferred)

Sonography Canada registration (preferred)

Job description

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

Our Diagnostic Services team supports a high volume of diverse adult and pediatric patients and families, providing service in most areas 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Diagnostic Services at HHS includes X-Ray, CT Scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Ultrasound Technologist (UT) co-ordinates and performs a variety of ultrasound examinations including pediatric and high risk obstetric, and triage examinations as necessary. The UT is responsible for the technical operation, coordination and quality of service for Ultrasound. Our UTs also liaise with the senior technologists and Radiologists to ensure the technical quality of procedures are performed at a high level. Staff work within the Standards of Practice as outlined by Sonography & the CMRITO.

Our Ultrasound Technologists are set up for success with numerous continuing medical education opportunities provided by McMaster Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Obstetrical physicians with scheduled ongoing rounds that allow all technologists to attend. As well as additional training opportunities in Pediatric MSK ultrasound exams, amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling obstetrical guidance procedures.

Rotation through other modalities and sites based on qualifications and unit requirements may be required.

Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays (standby as required). This position is temporary until December 2027.

• Graduate of an accredited training program in Ultrasonography
• Current member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Professional designation of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) registration
• Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in a team environment
• Demonstrated effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced clinical environment
• Evidence of participation in on going education & professional development
• Membership with the CAMRT/OAMRS is preferred
• IPS certificate is preferred
• Current registration with Sonography Canada preferred

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

• Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
• Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
• Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement