Diagnostic Sonographer I

Your Opportunity :

The Diagnostic Sonographer I is responsible for performing adult and pediatric echocardiographic examinations and plays an integral role in the echocardiographic diagnostics process.

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 Cardiologists and other medical staff with special procedures where required. As a member of the Cardiac Sciences team this position is responsible for working Day shifts Monday to Friday.

FMC Echocardiography will be the primary worksite, however some activity will occur at the Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

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.

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 :

Graduate of an approved training program in Ultrasonography recognized by CSMDS / Sonography Canada. Member in good standing and current registration / eligible for registration with Sonography Canada preferred and / or ARDMS.

Preferred Qualifications :

ARDMS Pediatric Echo certification an asset. Strong understanding of Connect Care and Philips ISCV PACS an asset.