Diagnostic Sonographer I - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

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The Royal Alexandra Hospital stands out as a highly reputable healthcare institution renowned for its comprehensive services, advanced facilities, and commitment to patient-centered care. With a focus on innovation, community impact, and a wide range of specialties, the Royal Alexandra Hospital remains a cornerstone in the local healthcare landscape, providing high-quality and compassionate care to its diverse patient population.As a Diagnostic Sonographer, you will work in the general ultrasound department, the ECHO lab, and the Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic. Conduct a range of standardized and complex ultrasound services essential for diagnosing and monitoring diseases and pathologies. Your duties will include preparing patients for examinations, reviewing medical histories, interpreting procedures, capturing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound images, and taking initial steps to address abnormal findings. As a Diagnostic Sonographer, your role will extend to assisting in diagnosis, clinical interventions, and patient management, all while upholding a high standard of patient care and safety.

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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.

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).

Registered with Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS), the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP). Successful candidate must have excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. This position requires the sonographer to work in the general ultrasound department, the ECHO lab and the Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, push, pull stretchers with patients and equipment, and lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Good decision-making skills, capable of showing initiative and maintaining a cooperative and flexible attitude. Displays tact, courtesy and empathy when dealing with patients and families. The ability to work independently as well as effectively with others in a wide variety of clinical and educational situations. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written skills. Working knowledge of computer applications and familiarity with Connect Care is an asset.