What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Ultrasound position at Unity Health Toronto?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Unity Health Toronto
St. Michael's Hospital
St. Michael's Hospital is a teaching and research hospital in downtown Toronto. Affectionately known as the Urban Angel, St. Michael's is renowned for providing exceptional patient care. We are located in downtown Toronto steps from public transportation, great shopping, dining, sporting arenas, theatre and many wonderful sights of downtown Toronto.
We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work, takes initiative and provides exceptional patient care and enjoys working in an academic / learning environment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of a Generalist Sonographer
- Vascular experience an asset
- MSK experience an asset
- Documents, reports and reviews ultrasound findings to provide an accurate patient diagnosis
- Must possess a key element of professionalism. Meeting a standard of education with the required knowledge, skills and judgment to perform competently.
- To function as the very image of care; actively working as the essential link between compassionate care and the most sophisticated imaging technologies. Must ensure the care provided is safe, appropriate, tailored, timely, and maximize the potential of the available equipment and resources.
- Demonstrate commitment to a patient and family centered approach to care
- Must respect patient rights and needs and foster an environment that encourages the patient's involvement in their own care. This commitment is extended to patients from all cultures and backgrounds, ensuring all are treated with dignity, equity and respect.
- Contribute their knowledge and expertise to help shape policy and decisions and by providing education in sonography to the other members of the collaborative healthcare team both internally and externally within the organization.
- Must participate in quality control, assurance and improvement programs
- Must demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to manage competing demands
- Assists radiologists with special procedures performed under ultrasound guidance
- Must monitor patient status and respond to any change in condition, to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Should have the ability to work in an academic environment and participate if required
- Organizes, prioritizes and co-ordinates scheduling of procedures, communicates verbally with appropriate personnel re : procedure types, lab results, equipment failures, policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work independently and without supervision
- Actively participates in all research activities and examinations
- Other duties as assigned and required for operational purposes
- Ability to work all shifts
- Ability to work across satellite sites as required
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS REQUIRED :
