Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is urgently hiring a Regular Full-Time Registered Sonographer on our General Ultrasound team in Medical Imaging.

About Sunnybrook

From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community. Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.

About the Ultrasound Team

• Collaborative environment: Vibrant group of sonographers and on site radiologists
• Wide variety of exams: abdominal, OBGYN, small parts, venous extremities, biopsies/procedures, CEUS
• Support outpatient clinics, Odette Cancer Centre, #1 trauma centre (Critical Care/Emergency Department), OR, inpatient wards
• Rotation of day/evening/weekend shifts
• Sub-specialties in Neuro Doppler (carotids, transcranial Doppler) and MSK
• New fleet of Canon i700 machines
• Leaders in advanced studies, techniques and procedures
• Supportive and education driven atmosphere with opportunities for continuing education and career growth

Relocation Assistance

Candidates looking to relocate to the General Toronto Area from 100+ km away are eligible for reimbursement of applicable expenses up to $5000.

Transportation to Sunnybrook

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre provides a free shuttle bus travelling between Bayview Campus, Holland Campus (downtown Toronto), St. John's Rehab (North York) and Finch GO station.

Summary of Duties

• Perform ultrasound imaging exams as part of the General Ultrasound team, rotating through days, evening, weekends and call shifts
• Provide services (which could include but not limited) to inpatients and outpatients, ED, OR, Women & Babies US, Breast Imaging, and/or Neuro Doppler division as required
• Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations including abdominal, OBGYN, small parts, breast, MSK, neuro Doppler, vascular, and u/s guided procedures including CEUS.
• Performs and troubleshoots required care and maintenance of ultrasound and Medical Imaging equipment as required to ensure they are performing in an effective and manner.
• Responsible for care of patients within the department. Collects records and verifies patient history and information. Obtains informed consent when required.
• Prepare and maintains adequate written and electronic reports to document all procedures and test results according to departmental policy and procedures
• Collaborates and participate in teaching, research, educational, safety and quality improvement programs.

Qualifications/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program
• CMRITO Registration in the specialty of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Current credentialed member of Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS RVT qualification preferred
• Recent sonography experience in a similar/related setting is an asset
• Ability to work a variety of shifts and on call rotation
• Excellent organizational skills, able to organize and prioritize work.
• Proven time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, and also at times independently.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative and comfort with decision making, problem recognition and problem solving skills