Sonographer, Fertility in Mississauga

Sinai Health is looking for a Sonographer, Fertility at Mount Sinai Hospital.

About Mount Sinai Fertility:

Mount Sinai Fertility is committed to making the best options available to patients seeking to create families and preserve their fertility while supporting their overall health and well-being. We are an ambulatory unit, open 7 days a week with 2 satellite locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Our average annual number of treatment cycles is 3,400. As a teaching hospital, we help train the next generation of fertility professionals. We offer a wide range of fertility treatments including: Cycle Monitoring, Timed Intercourse, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT), Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), Medically Indicated Fertility Preservation, Egg Freezing and Sperm Banking.

In this role you will:

• Performtransvaginal and abdominal ultrasound procedures for fertility patients including early obstetric ultrasounds, sonohystograms, follicular measurements, antral follicle counts, baseline uterine cavity assessments and provides assistanceduring embryo transfers
• Participatein teaching, educational, research, safety and quality improvement programs/activities
• Performother related patient care responsibilities to facilitate the provision of optimal patient care
• Operate, troubleshootand ensureultrasound, medical imaging and ancillary equipment are performing in an effective and efficient manner
• Preparereports required to document all procedures and test results
• Observeand understandpolicies and procedures of MSF and Sinai Health System and adheres to the mission and value statements
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Successful completion of an accredited degree/post diploma Ultrasound program, or recognized equivalent preferred
  • Consideration for hire may also be given to applicants currently enrolled in an accredited degree/post diploma Ultrasound program – as a condition of hire the Ultrasound program must be successfully completed within six (6) months of hire
• Successful completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
• Registered with Sonography Canada with Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer (CRGS) designation
• Registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB) and Abdomen (AB)
• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• 1 year of experience in fertility imaging (i.e. follicular monitoring)

Preferred

• Have maintained clinical skills as required by the position

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated maintenance of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits
• Demonstratedthe ability to train in a variety of ultrasound related examinations, procedures and equipment
• Fulfill certification requirements and maintain credentials as required by the department
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving-skills
• Excellent hand eye coordination
• Effective time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective body language and people management skills with the ability to demonstrate sensitivity when dealing with intimate patient contact situations
• Ability to be trained in contrast injection techniques
• Ability to complete an update of clinical skills program
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to work as an autonomous professional
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions
• Ability to meet patient care needs
• Demonstratedcommitment to continuing education
• Computer literacy
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

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