Ultrasound Sonographer (Temporary, Full-Time)

Reference # 00438 Posted Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 10:43am Scope Public Applications Accepted Position Ultrasound Sonographer Department Diagnostic Imaging Term Temporary, Full-Time Pay $36.84 - $51.77 hourly as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT
At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are 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.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca.

LOCATION
Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, X/Twitter @NorHillsHosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

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

• 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 to 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.