Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, General Procedures - Chilliwack General Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Harrison Hot Springs; Sur place; CAD 60 000 - 74 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Fraser Health is hiring a Relief Part Time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join the Chilliwack General Hospital team. The role covers general procedures and cardiac sonography, performing a range of ultrasound exams.

You must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Diagnostic Sonography program and certified with Sonography Canada or ARDMS, with the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment preferred. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered care, professional development, and a collaborative work

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized training program in Medical Diagnostic Sonography and certified with Sonography Canada or ARDMS or Sonography Canada with CCS A.
• Commitment to staff wellness and professional development is encouraged.

Responsabilités

• Prepare patients and requisitions; enter data into diagnostic imaging systems; explain procedures to patients.
• Perform abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular and small parts ultrasound exams.
• Assist radiologists in interventional procedures and support patients during exams.
• Monitor image quality and document results; maintain equipment and safety.
• Coordinate workflow and transport patients as required.
• Train staff and students and share knowledge.

Connaissances

Abdominal ultrasound

Obstetrical ultrasound

Pelvic ultrasound

Peripheral vascular ultrasound

Small parts ultrasound

Aseptic techniques

Communication

CPR

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Formation

Graduate of recognized Medical Diagnostic Sonography program

Description du poste

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32 - $54.04 / hour

Job Summary

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

We are hiring for a Relief Part Time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, General Procedures at Chilliwack General Hospital

Education, Training and Experience

• Must be a graduate of a recognized training program in Medical Diagnostic Sonography and certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA).

We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.

Chilliwack General Hospital

Chilliwack General Hospital is a University of British Columbia affiliated community hospital, whose role is to provide primary, core secondary, and some specialty services. It has 169 acute care beds offering a range of primary, secondary and specialty services which include 24/7 emergency and acute care, general and internal medicine, cardiac care, obstetrics, general surgery and certain surgical subspecialties, inpatient and outpatient care. Chilliwack General Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric care for adults along with outpatient detox for adults with substance use issues.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor and Site Coordinator, the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (General Procedures & Cardiac Sonography), practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular and small parts ultrasound examinations, observing patient safety practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the diagnostic imaging information system, preparing patients for specific procedures, and conducting examinations utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares patients for testing by methods such as receiving and completing requisitions, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing, entering patient information into the diagnostic imaging information system and image processing systems as required, explaining procedures to patients and answering any questions that may arise.
• Performs ultrasound procedures on various sections of the body such as abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular and small parts by positioning patients, placing probe on designated area, utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques in accordance with established procedures to obtain images, labelling permanent records and archiving of acquired data.
• Assists in procedural rooms by methods such as setting up biopsy trays following basic aseptic technique, assisting the radiologist during interventional procedures, and providing support and comfort to the patient during the procedure.
• Checks resultant images for technical quality and completeness, prepares technical worksheet, and discusses images with the radiologist to ensure examinations address designated requirements.
• Facilitates the workflow of designated work area by checking information on requisitions meets departmental standards, regulating inpatient examination time, and arranging for transportation of patients according to departmental procedure; transports patients as required.
• Monitors equipment performance and performs quality control duties in accordance with recommended manufacturers' guidelines, including recording results as well as identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair; notifies supervisor of equipment malfunctions according to established procedures.
• Demonstrates procedures and usage of equipment to staff including medical residents, technologists and students. Participates in orientation of new employees by monitoring progress, ensuring policies and procedures are respected.
• Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the diagnostic imaging and hospital information systems as required.
• Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice for Sonography procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular and small parts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic sonographic and medical imaging equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform sonographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.