Diagnostic Sonographer I - Calgary, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services
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Calgary, Canada

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Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Diagnostic Imaging manager/supervisor, this position supports a safe and efficient patient and family centered care experience. This position is responsible for providing high-quality direct patient care and producing quality images.

As part of an interdisciplinary Diagnostic Imaging Services team, this position is required to work all shifts and provide on-call coverage when assigned.


Description:


As a Diagnostic Sonographer I, you will perform a variety of standardized and complex ultrasound services for the diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology.

Your responsibilities include preparing the patient for examination, reviewing patient history, explaining procedures, obtaining ultrasound images of diagnostic quality, and takes initial action to resolve abnormal findings.

You will assist with diagnosis, clinical intervention and patient management all while ensuring a high level of patient care and safety.

Your work may include assisting Radiologists and Cardiologists, Perinatologists and other medical staff with special procedures where required.

  • Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer I
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: DI
  • Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.
70

Posting End Date: 28-NOV-2023

  • Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 08-JAN-2024


  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 7
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $40.96
  • Maximum Salary: $52.83
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:


Completion of extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program or completion of certification in Diagnostic Sonography from an accredited program.

Active or eligible for registration with Sonography Canada and/or Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).


Additional Required Qualifications:

Standards of Practice as defined by the regulatory college (ACMDTT). Effectively uses information and communication technology. Strong, adaptive communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (verbal, written, active listening). Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work independently and cooperatively to promote good teamwork. Ability to work under pressure, in emergency situations and balance and prioritize numerous demands. Physically able to perform required tasks for a busy full day while obtaining diagnostic quality images. Sound judgement


Preferred Qualifications:

Previous acute care and pediatric experience.
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