Sonographer
- Hamilton, ON, L8L 5G8, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- ● Minimum 3 years of experience performing and assessing ultrasound examinations
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Reports To: Ultrasound Manager
Role Summary
The Sonographer is responsible for performing and evaluating ultrasound examinations for various medical purposes. This role involves assisting doctors in ultrasound-guided procedures, providing accurate diagnoses by reporting and reviewing findings. The Sonographer will operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, actively contribute to team building, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Role Responsibilities
- Assist doctors in ultrasound-guided procedures (e.g., sonohysterograms)
- Provide optimum, patient-centered care in a professional and respectful manner
- Report, review, and record findings from ultrasound scans to support accurate diagnoses
- Collaborate with physicians regarding ultrasound results
- Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment; participate in Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests
- Perform and assess ultrasound examinations (Transabdominal and Transvaginal) for infertility patients, 1st-trimester pregnancy evaluation, endovaginal scan, follicular monitoring, obstetrical scanning (early pregnancy), pelvic ultrasound for gynecology patients
- Actively participate in team building concepts and development of departmental goals
- Work independently without supervision
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Formal Education or Equivalent:
- Completion of an accredited degree or post-diploma Ultrasound program (or recognized equivalent)
- Certification with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) in good standing Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience performing and assessing ultrasound examinations
- Proven proficiency in: transabdominal and transvaginal scanning, sonohysterograms, endovaginal scans, follicular monitoring, early pregnancy obstetric scanning, and gynecologic pelvic ultrasounds Skills & Competencies
- Sound clinical judgment ensuring patient and team safety
- High level of technical competency and image quality skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Advanced problem-solving and diagnostic recognition abilities
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Sonographer performs and evaluates various ultrasound examinations while assisting physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures. They are responsible for maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and providing patient-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an accredited degree or post-diploma in Ultrasound and be certified with the CMRITO. A minimum of 3 years of experience in performing and assessing ultrasound examinations is required.
Skills
- Ultrasound scanning
- Transabdominal scanning
- Transvaginal scanning
- Sonohysterograms
- Endovaginal scans
- Follicular monitoring
- Obstetrical scanning
- Gynecologic pelvic ultrasounds
- Clinical judgment
- Image quality assessment
- Problem-solving
- Diagnostic recognition
- Time management
- Hand-eye coordination
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Sonographer
- Ultrasound
- CMRITO
- Medical Imaging
- Infertility
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Patient Care
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Clinical Judgment
- Technical Competency
- Healthcare