Ultrasound Sonographer

Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Cobourg is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Sonographer to perform a variety of ultrasound examinations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, be registered with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario, and participate in after-hours on-call rotations. This is a permanent, part-time role with competitive pay ranging from $36.84 to $51.77 hourly.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient performing all forms of diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Ability to respond professionally in high-stress situations.
• Required to assist patients during transfers and may need to move hospital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform various ultrasound examinations per department standards.
• Work closely with the medical staff of NHH.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered with CMRITO

Member of Sonography Canada

Tools

EPIC experience

PACS experience

HIS experience

RIS experience

Job description

Reference # 00923 Posted Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 12 : 00am Scope Public Applications Accepted Position Ultrasound Sonorapher Department Diagnostic Imaging Term Permanent, Part-Time Pay $36.84 - $51.77 hourly as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose isPeople First,and our core values ofIntegrity,Quality,Respect,CompassionandTeamworkare at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons / persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

LOCATION

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to Director of Diagnostic Imaging and accountable to the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, the successful applicant will be responsible for performing various ultrasound examinations.

• Applicants will be required to work closely with the medical staff of NHH.
• Must be proficient performing all forms of diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• The successful applicant will be required to assist with various interventional ultrasound procedures (ultrasound guided biopsies etc.).
• Will be required to participate in the after-hours on-call rotation (evenings, weekends, statutory holidays : 30-minute response time).

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Required

Must be registered with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) and be in good standing.

A member of Sonography Canada

Strong communication, organizational, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard.

Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

Responding professionally and appropriately in high stress and emergency situations.

Required to assist patients during the transfer to and from the Ultrasound table / stretcher, also may be required to move and / or transport hospital related equipment.

ASSETS

Previous experience working in a hospital setting

Recent related EPIC experience / electronic documentation in a hospital setting

Previous experience working with a Picture Archive Communication System (PACS), Hospital Information system (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts / all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances. While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.