DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Four weeks vacation

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a registered Sonographer to apply expert diagnostic ultrasound skills within our dynamic Sonography department in Prince George. You will perform ultrasound procedures, ensure high quality images, and contribute to collaborative patient care with radiologists, cardiologists, physicians and other health professionals.

You will be expected to maintain ARDMS/CARDUP certification, stay current with best practices, and participate in teaching and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized North American program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography).
• Current ARDMS and/or CARDUP certification as required for the assigned practice area.
• Active membership in good standing with ARDMS and/or CSDMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinations and related duties.
• Collaborate with radiologists, cardiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.
• Adhere to established vision, values and standards of professional practice.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge integration

Communication

Critical thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Physical ability

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (North American)

ARDMS/CARDUP/CSDMS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Sonographer looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Sonography department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized/accredited North American Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography). Current certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP) as required for the assigned practice area (such as, generalist, cardiac, and/or vascular). Active membership in good standing with ARDMS and/or Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS).

Skills and Abilities

• Teaching: Ability to teach clients 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 clients, 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.

Where you will be working

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.