Company Description

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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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General
Department: Echo Lab
Reports to: Director, Medical Director Echo Lab and Manager, Echo Lab
Hours: 37.5
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 25, 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, the Advanced Practice Sonographer in Congenital Heart Disease plays a key role beyond the responsibilities of a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer. These include: Demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge, skills, ability and judgment to support and educate staff in the clinical environment. Maintaining comprehensive expertise in cardiac ultrasound standards, particularly in adult congenital heart disease, to effectively teach and mentor staff.

Duties

• Facilitating learner development within the University Health Network’s clinical department
• Lead and design effective programs to educate staff on the echocardiographic assessment of congenital heart disease.
• Create and maintain a structured, supportive learning environment, and provide guidance and mentorship to build learner clinical competence and confidence in performing echocardiograms on patients with complex congenital heart disease.
• Perform direct patient care. Acquire cardiac ultrasound images and create preliminary reports on assigned patients, including those with complex congenital cardiac anatomy and interventions.
• Engage in academic and professional development through self-directed continuing education, staying current with advancements in echocardiography, maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices which support patient care and quality.
• Participate in initiatives which contribute to the growth and evolution of educational and clinical programs in the department, particularly within the area of adult congenital heart disease.
• Role model professionalism, positive attitude and strong work values
• Actively contribute to quality assurance and program excellence through participation in quality improvement initiatives.
• Actively engage in research to advance clinical practice and education in adult congenital heart disease echocardiography
• Actively contribute to quality assurance and program excellence but participating in quality improvement initiatives
• Support the overall functioning of the Echo lab through cross-functional responsibilities and contributions to operational excellence

Qualifications

• At least 5 years practical and clinical experience in adult cardiac ultrasound imaging, three years experience in adult congenital heart disease scanning required
• Completion of a 2 year community college program in Echocardiography required
• Completion of a 4 year Bachelor's degree in a Health Sciences field required
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, conflict resolution and communication skills.
• Effective teaching skills in the adult learner setting.
• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) required
• Registration with Sonography Canada or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) required
• Active membership with the Canadian Society of Echocardiography or the American Society of Echocardiography preferred

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.