Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound procedures within a dynamic environment. This mobile position requires travel, and you will collaborate with physicians and radiologists. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including extensive vacation and training opportunities, while promoting a high standard of living in a growing community. Applicants must have the necessary qualifications along with a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs available

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Current certification with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.
• Active membership in good standing with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinations.
• Work with radiologists, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Travel as this is a mobile sonographer position.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

Graduate of a recognized/accredited Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Current certification with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Medical Imaging department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health and in accordance with the standards of professional practice, performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinations and related duties working in collaboration with radiologists/cardiologists, physicians, and other health care professionals. This is a mobile sonographer position with the regional team. Staff will be expected to travel.

Location

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

Shift & Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 18:30

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

• Upload Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• Cover letter and resume are recommended

International Applicants

Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualfications

• Graduate of a recognized/accredited Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography). Current certification with Sonography Canada and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as required for the assigned practice area (such as, generalist, cardiac, and/or vascular). Active membership in good standing with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.

Skills & Abilities

• Teaching: Ability to teach students, colleagues, medical staff and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.