Registered Ultrasound Technologist at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Position Details

Posting #: 32725

Department: Ultrasound - Combined

Employee Type: Regular, Part Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks

Union: OPSEU

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Evenings, On-Call

Shift: Rotating, 7.5 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 04/11/2025

Closing Date: 11/11/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of a Radiologist or obstetrician gynecologist, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of quality. Responsible to maintain competency and follows standards, as outlined by Sonography Canada and the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist of Ontario (CMRITO).

Qualifications

• Must be registered with CMRITO (College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist of Ontario)
• Must have prior experience and be able to work independently in abdominal, obstetrical, doppler and special procedures.
• PACS experience an asset.
• Competency in MSK imaging an asset.
• Must maintain registration through a point accumulation system (30 points/triennium) by attending seminars, courses, telemedicine conferences. Documentation of continued post-graduate education is required at annual performance review.
• Technologists are required to submit a photocopy of current registration to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging.
• Expected to acquire future mandatory Canadian Association of Radiological Diagnostic Ultrasound Profession (CARDUP) registration.
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible to utilize high-frequency sound waves as established in department protocols for a variety of ultrasound imaging procedures. Ultrasound technologists must have knowledge of normal anatomy vs. pathological variance. Must evaluate requisition and interview the patient to determine appropriateness of exam required.
• Responsible to produce maximum image quality, adapting technical factors and accessories in consideration of patient condition, the requested exam and clinical history.
• Ability to troubleshoot and report equipment problems and/or arrange service as required.
• Responsible to identify patient accurately by checking name bands or confirming names with out-patients.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients.
• Perform examinations in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• Participates in the preliminary explanation of examinations and/or special procedures.
• Responsible for the organization of daily work schedule, accommodating additional or urgent requests as required.
• Participates as a team member to ensure smooth workflow within the department and between the department and other areas within the hospital.
• Responsible to be continuously up-to-date on all changes to equipment, protocol and computer documentation.
• Responsible to position, transfer, and lift patients to acquire images.
• Responsible to maintain positive ergonomics to enable extended periods of scanning time.
• Assist radiologist during special procedures or as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

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St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

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