OPSEULAKERIDGE HEALTHSONOGRAPHERDIAGNOSTIC IMAGINGJOB SHARE 50/508 hour Day/Evening; Standby shifts; as required (including weekends)Lakeridge Health Oshawa(Position is based at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, but may be required to work at LHB & LHPP as secondary sites)OPSEU-1400000384This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencingApril 17, 2014 and closing at 11:59 pm on April 17, 2014.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the general supervision of the Radiologists, Charge Sonographer, or Manager, the Sonographer utilizes ultrasound equipment to produce high quality sonographic images required to complete the examinations requested.QUALIFICATIONS:*Successful completion of a recognized Ultrasound program;*must be ARDMS registered;*significant experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, neuro, and interventional ultrasound procedures;*effective communication and interpersonal skills;*proven organizational skills;*demonstrated ability to work under pressure and exercise independent judgement;*demonstrated ability to assess requests and prioritize them to ensure excellent and prompt patient care;*proven ability to adapt standard work procedures to emergency situations;*must be able to be part of the ultrasound standby rotation and respond within the time limit of a call back;*physically capable of bending, lifting, turning, transferring patients manually and with mechanical aids;*demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions;*post graduate experience in a hospital based Ultrasound department preferred;*experience with a filmless ultrasound department preferred; and*proven good attendance with capability of maintaining this same standard.SALARY: $29.21 - $40.34 per hourCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health.The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.