Sonographer, Fertility

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto, Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Fertility in Toronto offers a challenging sonographer role focused on fertility imaging. The successful candidate will perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasounds, assist during embryo transfers, and contribute to teaching and quality improvement initiatives across Mount Sinai Fertility’s ambulatory sites.

The role requires accredited ultrasound training, BCLS, and active credentials with CRGS and ARDMS OB/AB, plus CM RITO registration.

Qualifications

• Accredited ultrasound program or degree/post-diploma required; may hire enrolled students who complete program within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level II certification required.
• Registered with Sonography Canada with CRGS designation.
• Registered with ARDMS for OB and AB.
• Currently registered with CMRITO in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound procedures for fertility patients, including early obstetric ultrasounds and embryo transfer support.
• Participate in teaching, research, safety and quality improvement activities.
• Prepare documentation reports for all procedures and test results.
• Operate and troubleshoot ultrasound and imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Ultrasound

BCLS

CRGS

ARDMS OB/AB

CMRITO

Fertility imaging

Education

Ultrasound degree

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Sinai Health is looking for a Sonographer, Fertility at MountSinai Hospital.

About Mount Sinai Fertility

Mount Sinai Fertility is committed to making the best options available to patients seeking to create families and preserve their fertility while supporting their overall health and well-being. We are an ambulatory unit, open 7 days a week with 2 satellite locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Our average annual number of treatment cycles is 3,400. As a teaching hospital, we help train the next generation of fertility professionals. We offer a wide range of fertility treatments including: Cycle Monitoring, Timed Intercourse, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT), Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), Medically Indicated Fertility Preservation, Egg Freezing and Sperm Banking.

In This Role You Will

• Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound procedures for fertility patients including early obstetric ultrasounds, sonohystograms, follicular measurements, antral follicle counts, baseline uterine cavity assessments and provides assistance during embryo transfers
• Participate in teaching, educational, research, safety and quality improvement programs/activities
• Perform other related patient care responsibilities to facilitate the provision of optimal patient care
• Operate, troubleshoot and ensure ultrasound, medical imaging and ancillary equipment are performing in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare reports required to document all procedures and test results
• Observe and understand policies and procedures of MSF and Sinai Health System and adheres to the mission and value statements
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Successful completion of an accredited degree/post diploma Ultrasound program, or recognized equivalent preferred
  • Consideration for hire may also be given to applicants currently enrolled in an accredited degree/post diploma Ultrasound program – as a condition of hire the Ultrasound program must be successfully completed within six (6) months of hire
• Successful completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
• Registered with Sonography Canada with Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer (CRGS) designation
• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB) and Abdomen (AB)
• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• 1 year of experience in fertility imaging (i.e. follicular monitoring)

Preferred

• Have maintained clinical skills as required by the position

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated maintenance of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits
• Demonstrated the ability to train in a variety of ultrasound related examinations, procedures and equipment
• Fulfill certification requirements and maintain credentials as required by the department
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving-skills
• Excellent hand eye coordination
• Effective time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective body language and people management skills with the ability to demonstrate sensitivity when dealing with intimate patient contact situations
• Ability to be trained in contrast injection techniques
• Ability to complete an update of clinical skills program
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to work as an autonomous professional
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions
• Ability to meet patient care needs
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Computer literacy
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

Locations

• Toronto Location - Mount Sinai Fertility:
  • 250 Dundas Street West, 7th Floor Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2Z5
• Vaughan Location - Sherman Health and Wellness Centre:
  • 9600 Bathurst Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300 Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 3Z8
• Mississauga Location - Mount Sinai Fertility:
  • 800 Southdown Road Unit 4A Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 2Y4

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type: Replacement Vacancy

Union: Non-Union