Ref #:919454

Specific Department and Program:Diagnostic Imaging

Location:Oakville

Posted Date:May 16, 2023

Posting #: 2023- 919454

Non-Union

Position: Vascular Sonographer

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Status: Casual

Hours: Monday to Friday;Days; 0800-1600 (subject to change based on operational requirements).

Site: Oakville (Georgetown and Milton as needed)

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

This is what you will be doing:

Capable of performing various Vascular Sonography Imaging exams including but not limited to arterial studies, EVAR studies, ABI, TBI and reflux studies. The successful candidates should be able to independently perform various vascular studies on both inpatient and outpatients within the dedicated Vascular Ultrasound Lab.

This is what you will need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviors and attitudes.

• Registration in good standing with CMRITO
• Preference will be given to candidate with current RVT/CRVS credentials
• Experience in an accredited vascular lab preferred
• Experience in a hospital environment an asset
• Must demonstrate competence and proficiency in high quality scanning
• Candidate must be competent in performing various vascular studies including but not limited to, arterial studies, ABI, TBI, grafts, fistulas, venous, venous insufficiency, vascular mapping and carotids
• Competence in general Ultrasound imaging including abdominal, pelvic, obstetric and small parts is an asset
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to vascular procedures and protocol development
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities that require independent judgment and initiative to support efficient workflow
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills in the assessment of complex pathologies
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with hospital staff and patients.
• Demonstrate commitment to be an integral part of the diagnostic imaging team to ensure smooth workflow within the department as well as between the department and other departments in the hospital
• Must have the ability to work independently
• Must provide compassion and respect for the patient, family and support persons in the provision of imaging services
• Reliable and flexible
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Date posted: May 16, 2023

Internal applications due by: May 23, 2023

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

Selection of the preferred candidate(s) will be prioritized based on those who meet the minimum requirements of the position.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

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