DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER

Northern Health Authority; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ceremonial, cultural and spiritual-lea

Extended health and dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Access to outdoor recreation

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound procedures in the Medical Imaging department under professional supervision. You will collaborate with radiologists, physicians and the health care team to support patient care in Vanderhoof, BC.

Shifts are Monday to Thursday, 15:30–20:00, with an emphasis on teaching, evidence-based practice, and effective communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Current certification with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS as required for the practice area.
• Active membership in good standing with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge integration

Communication

Critical thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment & data analysis

Physical ability

Education

Sonography Canada / ARDMS certification

Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

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 and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinations and related duties working in collaboration with radiologists/cardiologists, physicians, and other health care professionals.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work:

Monday – Thursday, Evenings - 15:30 to 20:00

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 and 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.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through St. John Hospital

Community:

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

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• 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.