CIMT Medical Imaging Sonographer

About Us:

Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients' overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.

Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.

The Role:

We are seeking a casual experienced and client-focused professional with a great attitude. The role is accountable for the effective delivery of carotid intima-media media (CIMT) and fibroscan procedures for clients during their Annual Health Assessment and other services at Medcan. This role will also support with Sonography as needed.

This role will also assist with facilitating the flow of patients through the Clinic and coordinating with other staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service.

Medcan’s sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the reporting physician, serve as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the requesting physician with the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The sonographer’s role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. The sonographer’s work is consistent with his/her education and training and is aligned with Medcan’s policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. The sonographer is a client-focused professional with superior organization and time management skills.

The Accountabilities:

Runs Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) test with full competence, owning all aspects of the role/service including both the scan and report including both intima-media thickness measurement and carotid plaque analysis

Performs ultrasound examination as established in the Ultrasound Procedure Guide;

Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedure(s) and documents all findings.

Reports findings accurately and on time to reporting physicians;

Ensures that the sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation

Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities and maintains measures to ensure quality standards are met;

Ensures that equipment performance is optimum, performs appropriate quality control test and adjustments to maximize image quality;

Coordinates with vendor or equipment technicians for preventative maintenance and repairs as needed;

Maintains inventories, orders electronic license keys and coordinates invoices/cheque requisitions with financial department;

Arranges and performs training in CIMT for colleagues when appropriate;

Participates in CIMT research by manually pulling relevant data for physicians, cardiologist and researchers;

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality

Assists with facilitating the flow of patients through the clinic

Coordinates with other clinic staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service and client experience

Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators and members of the health care team.

Other client service or administrative functions as required

The Requirements:

Member of CMRITO

Completion of a recognized post-diploma Ultrasound program or equivalent

3 years experience as a sonographer preferred

Experience with CIMT is highly preferred

Experience with FIBROSCAN considered an asset

Superior organization and time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent digital technology skills/proficient with computers

Proficient in MS Word and Outlook

We are looking for a CIMT Sonographer to work on a casual part-time basis.

Our Benefits:

Medcan’s philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients, but also our valued staff members. We provide paid Wellness Days along with a variety of programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and a complimentary membership to our clinic to name a few.

We also have employee perks to continue to help our staff Live Well, For Life. This includes complimentary group fitness sessions as well as an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts focused on Eat, Move, Think. Our enhanced benefits package is just one of the reasons why we continue to be one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:

Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.

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