Senior Sonographer - Brantford, ON, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences

Description

HHS is currently in negotiations to renew our Collective Agreement with OPSEU Local 273.

As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities.

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.

We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research, ranked fourth in Canada and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices.

Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics.

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 Canada.

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.
*Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays (standby as required).
This position is temporary until February 2025.
*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 registration with Sonography Canada preferred

_As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services._
*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.
All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

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.

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.

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:

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract
62 per hour
Dental care

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

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