medical sonographer

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
• Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
• Provide personnal asistance to patients during treatments
• Prepare examination reports for physicians
• Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Certification

Area of specialization

• Abdominal sonography
• Obstetrical and gynecological sonography
• Peripheral vascular sonography

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week