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Job Title:

Technologist Assistant - Development Program (Ultrasound)

Posted Date:

10/21/2025

Closing Date:

10/28/2025

Functional Discipline:

Diagnostic Imaging

Job Description

OPSEU

Job Title: Technologist Assistant (TA) - Diagnostic Imaging Department Development Program
Status: Temporary Full Time or Temporary Part Time
Department: Ultrasound
Program: Diagnostic Imaging Services
8 Hour Shifts, Days/Nights/Weekends/Evenings Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa/Ajax-Pickering/Bowmanville
Wage Schedule: $25.56-$31.86 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500003070

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and patient-focused Internationally Educated Diagnostic Medical Sonographer's and Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Students to join our team and take advantage of an Educational Development Program to grow your career. In this position, you will have the opportunity to use your extensive knowledge and expertise to help us develop, implement and maintain innovative Diagnostic Imaging practices that will meet the current and future needs of Lakeridge Health.

The TA Development program will provide funding that includes three exam preparation courses, one practice exam and 1 national licensing exam fee, with a commitment of 24 months working in DI as a permanent Ultrasound Technologist.

We are currently taking applications to be considered for the January 2026 exam sitting!

If you are a current Diagnostic Medical Sonographer student or Internationally Educated Diagnostic Medical Sonographer interested in learning more, apply now!

Who We Are:

The care we provide at Lakeridge Health is shaped by our vision: One System, Best Health. With that our values are to Improve Population Health, Create an integrated System of Health, Commitment to Individual Health Care and Be the Workplace of Choice. Joining our team means embracing this vision and focusing on improving the overall health and wellness of the people in our region and making a difference in the lives of the hundreds of thousands of patients we serve every year.

Lakeridge Health is the largest health provider in the Durham Region, with five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care and labour and delivery units, a long term care home and a full range of medical, surgical, mental health, stroke, cardiac, renal and others. Durham Region has a strong, diverse economic base and, as the eastern gateway to Toronto, offers easy access to the city.

What You'll Do:

Diagnostic Imaging provides services to outpatients, inpatients and emergency patients over a wide variety of modalities which include CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, ultrasound, x-ray and mammography. Under the direction and guidance of the Radiologist, DI Manager and with direct oversight from a Technologist, the Technologist Assistant will work as part of the DI team to ensure efficient workflow and will be accountable to provide support to both the patient and the Technologist.
The Technologist Assistant will support the Ultrasound Technologists in the area in which they are working by coordinating times for In-Patients and Emergency Department requests, communicating necessary preparation to the floor nurse, verifying bloodwork, organizing portering, assist with patient transfers from the stretcher to the imaging tables, inserting IVs (where trained and competent), changing MRI coils if required, position patient into the scanner and handling of imaging equipment.
Provide non-clinical support by preparing rooms, ensure adequate supplies, restocking linen and scanning documents into PACS. Support technologist scan activities, including confirming patient status, verifying protocols, gain clarification, and communicate with clinical team/physicians/porters and other team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Previous clinical experience as an Internationally trained Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or current Sonographer student
o Pursuing designation with the CMRITO; Must be eligible and registered to write the January 2026 CMRITO Exam and Sonography Canada Exam sitting
o Strong knowledge in Medical Terminology and Anatomy (including Cross-Sectional) education and experienced with positioning
o Previous patient care and handling, ALARA, radiation safety, sterile technique and needle safety experience preferred.
o Demonstrated problem recognition and problem solving-skills
o Demonstrated good organizational skills, ability to organize work and set priorities
o Ability work independently or as a team member in a fast-paced environment
o Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
o Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement
o Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
o Must have a satisfactory performance record;
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
o Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

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