Casual / Part-time Weekend Ultrasound Technologist

About the company

Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health is the premier fertility health centre in Canada exclusively focused on reproductive medicine and women’s health. Since 2016, we have built a reputation as the leader in innovation, education, and communication for best-in-class, inclusive, humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova Fertility is known for its collaborative and holistic approach, leveraging an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including Reproductive Endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse, and other specialized healthcare professionals. Our high-functioning team provides exceptional patient care through advanced fertility treatments and personalized treatment plans.

About the position

As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will perform procedures associated with the diagnostic and therapeutic treatment services provided by Anova. Your tasks will include performing high-quality ultrasound studies; conducting complete female assessments, including endo-vaginal scan, follicular monitoring, and obstetrical scanning of all stages of pregnancy; and assisting physicians in ultrasound-guided procedures. You will ensure that documentation is current, accurate, and accessible. Success in this role requires a combination of empathy, care, and skill. Crucially, you will share the Founder, Dr. Dixon’s commitment to being the gold standard for successful reproductive health and fertility centres. This position reports to the Ultrasound Supervisor.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

General

• Collaborates effectively with team members across departments
• Consistently arrives to work, appointments, meetings, and events on time
• Writes clearly and informatively and edits work for spelling and grammar
• Handles expected share of workload at required quality level (productivity)
• Maintains confidentiality and security of business and patient information
• Complies with policies and protocols, as amended from time to time

Role-Specific

• Performs high-quality ultrasound studies, adhering to standards as directed by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
• Performs female assessments, including endo-vaginal scans, follicular monitoring, obstetrical scanning at all stages of pregnancy (early viability, OB/NT scans)
• During cycle-monitoring and sonos, refers to notes before taking patients and check whether any specific tests need to be done
• Prints complicated sonos and places these in binders for review by physicians
• Assists physicians in providing ultrasound-guided procedures, such as sonohysterograms
• Provides quality service, collaborates with patients and team members, and adheres to appointments schedule to avoid delays
• Refrains from showing images to patients and defers to physicians for interpretation
• Demonstrates empathetic, kind, and friendly approach to patient care
• Anticipates and handles day-to-day workload and ensures that preparations and procedures are performed effectively and to highest possible standard
• Identifies abnormal patient conditions and alerts supervisor, physicians, or nurses to such conditions promptly
• Ensures proper set-up of ultrasound equipment to produce optimal visualization of structures, in accordance with protocol manual
• Complies with safety and security procedures, reports unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and material properly
• Prepares and provides incident reports to supervisor promptly so that any issues can be addressed
• Records ultrasound findings in sonographer report and provides initial interpretation and communication of relevant data to medical staff
• Assists with maintenance of ultrasound equipment and cleaning of ultrasound rooms, adhering to standardized infection control protocols
• Performs audits of equipment to ensure that this functions correctly
• Prepares site for visitation by Independent Health Facility program or any other body that Anova depends on for certification and licensing
• Ensures that records are current, correct, complete, and traceable
• Maintains clinical competence through practice, education, and research
• Takes notes at seminars and conferences and shares these with supervisor so that others may benefit from new knowledge
• Consistently wears scrubs while on duty

Qualifications and Requirements

• Successful completion of ultrasound training program
• Current registration with CMRTO, ARDMS and/or Sonography Canada
• At least two (2) years of experience in scanning, and working in team environment
• Track record of regular and punctual attendance and schedule adherence
• Proficient in relevant computer software, including MS Office
• Familiar with Colour Doppler, sonohysterography, and 3D ultrasound
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain procedures to patients and check for understanding
• Thoroughness and keen attention to detail
• Availability to work outside of regular business hours and participate in weekend and statutory holiday rotations

Profile

• Commitment to procedure
• Strong internal service orientation
• Punctual, dependable, trustworthy
• Unfazed under pressure
• Intellectually curious

How to apply

If you are interested in joining a growing organization that is passionate about being the international standard for successful reproductive health and fertility centres, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Anova Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

In compliance with the new Employment Standards Act (ESA) guidelines regarding the use of artificial intelligence, please note that we do not use AI tools to screen or evaluate applications. All candidate assessments are conducted by our recruitment team.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates who are shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted.

Position status

Position Status: This is a new position for an existing vacancy.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $34.00-$42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Application questions

• Do you have hands-on experience performing ultrasound scans? If yes, how many years of experience do you have?
• What are your salary expectation for this position?
• What is your earliest available start date?
• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• This is an on-site position at our North York location. Are you able to work in person at our North York location on Saturdays?

Work Location

In person