Diagnostic Sonographer I

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Fort McMurray is seeking a Diagnostic Sonographer I to perform a range of ultrasound services to diagnose conditions effectively. The successful candidate will prepare patients, obtain high-quality images, and assist medical staff as needed while ensuring safety and quality care. A competitive salary range of $40.96 to $52.83 per hour is offered, along with a full-time contract. The position requires registration eligibility with Sonography Canada and relevant diploma completion.

Benefits

Fort McMurray Allowance

Qualifications

• Completion of extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program.
• Active registration eligibility with Sonography Canada.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized and complex ultrasound services.
• Prepare patients for examination and review their history.
• Obtain diagnostic quality ultrasound images.

Skills

Ultrasound services

Patient care

Communication

Education

Extended diploma in ultrasound

Certification in Diagnostic Sonography

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Diagnostic Sonographer I, you will perform a variety of standardized and complex ultrasound services for the diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. Your responsibilities include preparing the patient for examination, reviewing patient history, explaining procedures, obtaining ultrasound images of diagnostic quality, and takes initial action to resolve abnormal findings. You will assist with diagnosis, clinical intervention and patient management all while ensuring a high level of patient care and safety. Your work may include assisting Radiologists and Cardiologists, Perinatologists and other medical staff with special procedures where required.

• Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 29-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days,Weekends,on Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.96
• Maximum Salary: $52.83
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program or completion of certification in Diagnostic Sonography from an accredited program. Active or eligible for registration with Sonography Canada and/or Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.