Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Peace Diagnostic Imaging; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading imaging clinic in Grande Prairie is seeking experienced Sonographers for full-time, casual, and locum positions. The ideal candidates will operate medical imaging equipment and ensure quality diagnostic results. Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to patient care are essential. Benefits include a signing bonus, competitive wages, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to $50,000 signing bonus

Highly competitive wages

Outstanding benefits including medical and dental

Generous professional development allowance

RRSP matching

Maternity top-up program

Relocation expenses up to $5000

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent.
• Active CRGS member with liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate medical imaging equipment for quality diagnostic exams.
• Prepare effective exam reports and documentation.
• Train and assess student sonographers as needed.
• Follow department protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient-centered care

Independent judgement

Education

Diploma from accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Active CRGS member of Sonography Canada

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Grande Prairie, AB, Canada Peace Diagnostic Imaging

Peace Diagnostic Imaging (PDI) is seeking outstanding Sonographers to join our team. Full-time, casual, and locum positions are available. The full-time positions are available at our Peace River, La Crete and Grande Prairie locations. Casual and locum positions are available at all Peace Diagnostic Imaging locations.

For over 20 years, PDI has been providing high quality diagnostic radiology to the residents of Northern Alberta and Eastern B.C. We are committed to improving lives and communities through excellence in patient care and medical imaging. We are located in Grande Prairie, a young, thriving city full of continuous growth and opportunity with much to offer, from shopping and entertainment to world-class recreation facilities and activities, as well as a regional airport.

PDI has recently expanded the clinic to include a Womens Imaging center. There, we provide Tomosynthesis, Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS), Bone Mineral Density, and OB/Gynae Imaging. We also have extensively updated General Ultrasound/Echocardiography and added Pain Management and Fluoroscopy. In addition, we have opened ultrasound clinics in Peace River, La Crete, High Prairie, and Fairview, to provide improved service to more communities in the Peace Country.

Responsibilities

Operate medical imaging equipment to efficiently perform quality diagnostic exams

Use independent judgement and adjust each exam to optimize its diagnostic utility

Prepare effective exam reports and documentation

Train and assess student sonographers, as needed

Participate in accreditation

Superior communication skills with patients, colleagues, and radiologists

Commitment to patient-centered care and sensitivity to individual needs and concerns

Follow department protocols and guidelines

Work effectively as part of the PDI healthcare team

Qualifications

• Diploma from accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (or equivalent)
• Active CRGS member of Sonography Canada (CARDUP) with liability insurance
• Criminal and vulnerable sector check
• Current CPR certification

Benefits

• Up to $50,000 signing bonus is given to all successful full-time candidates with no locked in return of service requirements. The signing bonus for part-time candidates will be pro-rated based on the work time percentage.
• Highly competitive wages above and beyond the AHS pay schedule
• Outstanding benefits including medical and dental, life/dependent life, critical illness, long term disability, paid vacation, retention bonus, professional fee reimbursement, paid breaks, Christmas vacation, etc.
• Generous professional development allowance. Monthly radiologist/sonographer driven educational rounds
• RRSP matching
• Maternity top-up program
• Recognition of previous experience
• Relocation expenses of up to $5000.00

Premium wages: $65/hour

Airfare and accommodations provided (minimum 1 week commitment)