Position:
Diagnostic Medicine Sonographer, Ultrasound
Department:
MI Ultrasound
Position Status:
Permanent
Time Type:
Part time
Union:
OPSEU PARAMEDICAL 373 (Ontario Public Service Employees Union Paramedical 373)
Location:
Peterborough, ON
Language:
English
Salary Range:
$36.84 - $51.77
per hour
THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.
TOP BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- Vacation and Benefits
- Pension program with matching employer contribution
- Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
- Learning fund for educational development
HOURS OF WORK:
The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The General Duty Sonographer organizes and performs ultrasound examinations and maintains and demonstrates high-quality imaging during the course of duties. The General Duty Sonographer is responsible for practicing good patient care.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
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Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) required
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Registration with Sonography Canada preferred
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Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers an asset
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Previous experience in a hospital environment would be an asset.
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Current First Aid and BCLS
WHO YOU ARE:
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Demonstrated knowledge, skills and judgement necessary to perform ultrasound exams.
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Demonstrated knowledge, skills and judgement necessary to assess the quality of the image.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
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Demonstrated ability to work well with patients, families, staff and physicians.
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Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in emergency situations.
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Demonstrated ability to assess patient capabilities and limitations and adjust as necessary.
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Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and application of technical factors.
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Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement in assessing priorities with patient workload.
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Demonstrated ability to adapt to change in daily work routines.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a customer service focus.
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Demonstrated good attendance with the ability to maintain this standard.
This position is for a current vacancy.
OUR COMMITMENT:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.
Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
