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Ultrasound Technologist

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    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
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    Healthcare
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You must have CMRITO and Sonography Canada registration, experience in imaging, excellent communication skills, and be reliable with a commitment to patient care and safety.
  • You will perform high-volume diagnostic ultrasound procedures, adhere to policies and guidelines, and collaborate effectively within a team while working independently.

Requirements

  • Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) – Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) required
  • Current registration with Sonography Canada
  • Experience in a fast paced Diagnostic Imaging Department preferred
  • Demonstrated technical competence and a commitment to quality patient care
  • Current B.C.L.S. Certificate preferred
  • Excellent demonstrated customer service and communication skills
  • Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and technical skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Willing to work any shift and weekends, and be available to take call as scheduled
  • Demonstrated educational and professional involvement as well as a commitment to professional development
  • Excellent attendance record
  • Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions
  • Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging you will be responsible for performing Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures and future College guidelines and Standard of Practice.
  • The Ultrasound Department is a high volume department. We are seeking a technologist who can work independently as well as be an intricate part of our team.

FAQs

What type of hospital is Brant Community Healthcare System?

Brant Community Healthcare System is a two-site community hospital comprising Brantford General, an acute care hospital, and The Willett in Paris, an urgent care centre with transitional beds.

What are the mandatory qualifications for the Ultrasound Technologist position?

Candidates must have current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) and current registration with Sonography Canada.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While experience in a fast-paced Diagnostic Imaging Department is preferred, it is not explicitly required.

What skills are necessary for the Ultrasound Technologist role?

Candidates should demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, and technical skills, along with strong organizational abilities.

Are there specific shift requirements for this role?

Yes, candidates must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and be available to take on-call shifts as scheduled.

What benefits does Brant Community Healthcare System offer?

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, various work position options, a pension plan, discounted onsite parking, a wellness program, and ongoing support from managers and staff.

How does Brant Community Healthcare System address accessibility and inclusivity?

BCHS is committed to employment equity and diversity, ensuring barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Is there an emphasis on safety in the workplace?

Yes, safety related to patient care, worker conditions, and the workplace is a corporate priority at BCHS, and employees are encouraged to identify and report unsafe acts or conditions.

What is the work environment like in the Ultrasound Department?

The Ultrasound Department is described as high volume, requiring technologists to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Is there a preference for any additional competencies?

Yes, a reliable individual with an excellent attendance record who is able to work all shifts is preferred.

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Mission & Purpose

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris Ontario, is a leading community health care organization with a total of 262 beds and more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers providing support, programs and services to over 120,000 residents in our community. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became the first two partners in the BCHS. The Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute health centre and the Willett site provides urgent care and ambulatory services for those in need. The BCHS has been awarded the 'Gold' Quality Healthcare Workplace award by the Ontario Hospital Association and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for two years in a row and are an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. We are also the regional centre for Paediatrics, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, CT Scanning, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine and the site of the Brant Community Cancer Clinic and the S.C. Johnson Dialysis Clinic for patients throughout Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.