Vascular Technologist

Company

University Health Network Vascular Lab

he University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. Tthe University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.The scope of research and complexity of cases at Toronto General Hospital have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. It has one of the largest hospital-based research programs in Canada, with major research in transplantation, surgical innovation, cardiology, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and liver disease. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here

Location

TGH Vascular Lab

Duties

The responsibilities of a Vascular Technologist include the following: performing vascular ultrasound diagnostic tests; operating, troubleshooting and ensuring that equipment and instruments are performing in an efficient and effective manner; preparing written and electronic reports required to document all test results; performing other related patient handling responsibilities to facilitate the provision patient centered care; participating in education research, safety and quality improvements programs/activities; understanding and observing Hospital and departmental policies and procedures; adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements; maintaining patient confidentiality; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, or as requested.

The successful applicant will be prepared to receive on-the-job training in the performance of vascular laboratory studies.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized post diploma Ultrasound program
Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or working towards
Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) or working towards
Active membership with the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, (CSDMS) preferred
Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program