Speech language pathology Jobs in Fort McMurray, AB

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Start your next adventure in Fort McMurray! Whether you’re a new Sonographer graduate, building a life with your family, or planning for retirement, Alberta Health Services offers a full-time opportunity at our modern Northern Lights Regional Health Centre—a state-of-the-art facility in a vibrant northern community.Grow your skills in a unique northern setting as part of a close-knit team committed to exceptional care. Discover the supportive, continuously evolving workplace culture in Diagnostic Imaging, where individuals have a healthy work/life balance. Our residents are hard-working, driven, and stay for the serenity as well as prosperous economic opportunities and career growth. The area has solid transportation with a variety of elementary and post-secondary schools. It is also one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights. Fall in love with the natural beauty of Fort McMurray, its historic charm, festivals, theaters, and warm outdoor-loving community. In a refocused healthcare system, AHS plays an integral role in delivering high-quality acute care services to more than million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories. We are a nation-leading hospital-based service provider operating 106 facilities across the province and we are dedicated to excellence in patient care. Showcase your leadership skills at AHS, where we strive to foster an environment where patients, clients, and staff feel safe, healthy, valued and supported. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

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).

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