Sonographer

Job summary

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 accurate diagnostic findings to support patient care.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

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 accurate diagnostic findings to support patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an accredited degree or post-diploma in Ultrasound and maintain certification with the CMRITO. A minimum of 3 years of experience in performing and assessing ultrasound examinations is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ultrasound scanning
• Transabdominal scanning
• Transvaginal scanning
• Sonohysterograms
• Endovaginal scans
• Follicular monitoring
• Obstetrical scanning
• Gynecologic pelvic ultrasounds
• Diagnostic recognition
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Patient-centered care
• Clinical judgment
• Technical competency
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Pelvic Health
• Report Review
• Patient-Centered Care
• Abdominal Ultrasonography
• Medical Ultrasonography
• Gynecology
• Obstetrics And Gynaecology
• Image Quality
• Infertility
• Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• Time Management
• Team Building
• Coordinating
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Sonographer
• Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer
• Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

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