Educator Medical Imaging Ultrasound

Unity Health Toronto • Full-time • Toronto, ON, CA • C$ 43 - C$ 54 / hour • 4d ago

St. Joseph's Health Centre is looking to recruit a Sonographer Educator to join our wonderful team. We are located in the West end, within walking distance of beautiful High Park, Lake Ontario and the Martin Goodman Trail. We are easily accessible by TTC and the Gardiner Expressway, and have onsite monthly or day pass parking at a reasonable rate.

Looking to learn new skills or maintain all that you've trained in? Our team works in a fast paced environment performing all types of ultrasound in one department, including high risk obstetric studies, abdominal and pelvic exams, OBSP breast imaging, many types of vascular and MSK studies, special procedures and interventional ultrasound. We service a busy emergency department, adult and neonatal intensive care units and a large walk-in pediatric clinic, enabling you to hone your skills in acute care imaging.

Our Unity Health Toronto pay range is exceptionally competitive compared to peer GTA hospitals. We are a HOOPP pension plan member, have excellent benefit packages and continuing education funding, including Sonography Canada accredited rounds. Very reasonably priced on-site gym with fitness classes and corporate wellness activities are also available.

We look forward to meeting you and have you join our team!

The Medical Education Specialist’s prime responsibilities include the coordination, education and supervision of ultrasound students. The successful candidate must correlate the didactic instruction provided by the program with training provided at the clinical site and evaluate students on an on-going basis to ensure students meet program requirements.

The Medical Education Specialist will also have service responsibility and must maintain clinical expertise, including the ability to mentor and provide remedial training for current Sonographers. They will be responsible for consulting with all levels of clinical staff, in order to effectively interface the activities of the student with the work of the clinical department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams, participating in the daily workload of patients.
Reports, reviews and records findings of ultrasound exams to provide accurate patient diagnosis.
Participates in the coordination, education and teaching of ultrasound students.
Plans and implements the clinical program in coordination with the Academic Institution.
Performs assessments and evaluations of students in coordination with the Academic Institution.
Participates in the education of scanning techniques with Radiology Residents as required.
Assists radiologists with special procedures performed under ultrasound guidance.
Operates and provides continuous maintenance of ultrasound equipment via participation in Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests.
Provides optimum patient care and demonstrates a professional manner in the work setting.
Participates in the coordination of daily work including the prioritization of work.
Actively participates in team building concepts, and development of departmental goals.
Leads ultrasound department educational program and policy or protocol updates
Maintains awareness of Sonography trends, updating Radiologists and Sonographers as needed
Participates in the orientation of new Sonographers.
Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively with the Operations Leader in Ultrasound and the Medical Imaging Management Team
Assist the ultrasound Operations Leader with scheduling and daily departmental tasks
Provide vacation coverage for Ultrasound Operations Leader
Available all shifts
Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications Include:

Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a hospital environment as a Sonographer required.
Previous teaching experience and clinical preceptor certificate preferred.
Experience in a leadership role an asset.
Sonography Canada membership preferred.
Teaching, preceptor and evaluation/assessment courses preferred.
Strong commitment to life-long learning and professional development
Evidence of effective leadership and mentoring ability.
Proven strong consultation /communication/critical thinking/problem-solving skills (written and oral).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of this position.
Evidence of effective leadership and mentorship skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills required
Demonstrated ability to handle stress and conflict management in a professional, effective manner.
Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and accurately, both autonomously and as an effective team member.
Ability to meet patient and staff needs in an efficient manner.
Commitment to meet the goals and objectives of the department.
Must be flexible, punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
Comprehensive knowledge of theory and skills in Ultrasound.
Effective computer skills, including MS word, excel, power point.
Ability to lead and motivate students to excel.