UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
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Union: Non-Union
Site: All Sites
Department: Medical Imaging, Ultrasound
Reports to: Manager, Ultrasound
Wage Range: $40.73 to $50.91 per hour
Shifts: Rotating 8 hour shifts across weekdays & evenings, including occasional extended shifts on weekends and nights. (Casualshift: Must be available for Day, Evening, and Night shifts including on Weekends and Stat Holidays)
This is a Talent Pool posting for all current Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound) vacancies, all external applicants will be reviewed monthly to interview for all full time, part time, temporary, and casual opportunities that arise in the next 12-months. We welcome all students with a set-exam date to also apply.

Additional Benefits Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours, plus academic premiums on all hours worked
Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO), and free shuttle between TGH and TWH. Taxi fare coverage for travel from hospital to offsite TRI locations
Education : Bi-weekly Radiologist-led rounds (with CPD credits) for Sonographers




Opportunity to obtain annual Basic CPR refresher training
Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education
Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships
Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy
Prospect for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters, PhD)
Research : Opportunity to participate in research, including publications and presentations
Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolio
Unique Wellness Initiatives: Ongoing initiatives to pro-actively manage Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) of Sonographers
Position Summary Join Medical Imaging at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality.
The ultrasound department at UHN is a national and global leader in patient-centered care innovations. It’s the first in Canada to perform point-of-care ultrasound, allowing technologists to scan and administer contrast agents on-site for quick, accurate nodule assessments.
The thyroid biopsy specialist program was launched, where sonographers are trained to independently perform ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsies, reducing exam wait times and improving sample adequacy rates.
As a tertiary care hospital, the Toronto General Hospital site has Canada’s largest transplant program, in which close to 4,000 transplant Doppler ultrasound exams are performed annually.
Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, ground breaking research, education, and excellence in patient care.



UHN is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.
Duties Work as part of the dynamic team to perform ultrasound imaging procedures in accordance with applicable legislation, clinical standards and departmental procedures
Prepare written and electronic reports required to document all procedures and test results
Provide exceptional care to patients, families and caregivers while adhering to Medical Imaging department and UHN policies and best practices
Effectively communicate with inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teams
Work accurately, safely, and efficiently in a fast paced, high patient volume setting
Participate in professional development, teaching and educational activities, and mentoring, as required
Fulfill on-call requirements/obligations, as required
Coordinate daily work schedule, prioritizes emergency/add-on cases, as required
Certification by Sonography Canada, or equivalent based on grandfathering program at the time of sonography regulation in Ontario
CMRITO registration
Sonography Canada membership, preferred
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB) and Abdomen (AB) registration, preferred
Completion of a BCLS program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification, with maintenance of certification
Related technologist experience in a hospital environment, an asset
Effective time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize work
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Demonstrated initiative and comfort with decision making including an ability to respond to changing and emergent situations
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
Demonstrated good judgement to ensure work is always performed in the best interest and safety of the patient and the team
Why join UHN? In addition to working

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📌 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound) (Talent Pool)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario