Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

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Job Overview

The scope of practice for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is the use of soundwaves for diagnostic ultrasound for the purpose diagnostic procedures, the evaluation of images and data related to the procedures, and the assessment of individual patients before, during and after procedures.
Employment type: casual

Responsibilities

Patient Examination:

• Ensure appropriate delegations (when required), and appropriate knowledge, skills and judgement are in place for all examinations.

• Ensure appropriate signage restricting access to patient exam room is posted.

• Chaperone Policy.

• Ensure correct patient, procedure and laterality identification is confirmed.

• Ensure patient consent is obtained prior to start of procedure.

• Stop procedure at any time if patient withdraws consent and document reason n technologist worksheet.

• Technologist Documentation policy including the documentation of technical impressions as per protocols.

• Latex policy.

• Unexpected and Critical Findings policy.

• Addition of Procedures policy.

• Ensure that patient images display patient name, MRN, case number, procedure date, type of procedure.

• Ensure DMS identity is displayed on each patient image.

Transvaginal Ultrasounds:

• Document transducer ID number in comments section of patient case in RIS as per Medical Device Reprocessing policy.

• Nuchal Translucency Ultrasounds.

RIS-PACS:

• Ensure all technical documentation is scanned into correct patient case in the RIS.

• Ensure completion of case in RIS and presence of all images in PACS.

• RIS-PACS Error policy.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact compassionately with patients and their families.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced setting.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Mandatory: 1-3 years of experience in a Canadian facility.

• Mandatory: 1-3 years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

• Experience with RIS-PACS systems.

• Experience with Office 365.

• Previous experience as a Sonographer is preferred but not mandatory.

• Proficiency in medical terminology is essential for effective communication within the healthcare environment.

Required Professional Designation/Certificate:

• Membership in good standing with College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).

• Generalist Sonographer (CRGS).

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - AB (Abdomen), BR (Breast), OB/GYN (ARDMS) an asset.

Kensington Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Kensington Health is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.