Diagnostic Sonographer I

Covenant Health Canada; Camrose; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the ultrasound team at St. Mary's Hospital, where you'll work on a variety of ultrasound procedures. This role as a Diagnostic Sonographer I offers the chance to enhance your skills in a supportive environment and is eligible for recruitment incentives. Ideal for professionals seeking to work closely with healthcare teams in a rural acute setting.

Benefits

Recruitment incentives

Relocation assistance

Potential for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or recognized equivalent required.
• Registration with Sonography Canada (CRS) is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized and complex ultrasound procedures for diagnoses.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images efficiently.
• Attend to diagnostic and care needs of patients.

Skills

Echocardiography

General sonography

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Education

Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Registration with Sonography Canada (CRS)

BLS (Level C - Health Care Provider)

Job description

Your Opportunity

Join our ultrasound team at St. Mary's Hospital! Here you will get a wide variety of cases and procedures, including but not limited to interventional procedures including drainages and biopsies, abdomens, obstetrics, DVTs, small parts, and echocardiography. St. Mary's is a teaching hospital and will offer the successful applicant a great opportunity to expand their professional and technical skills to be a well-rounded technologist. Being a part of a rural acute hospital offers unique opportunity to collaborate with physicians and work closely with other healthcare professionals. Apply to learn more about this opportunity. This position is eligible for recruitment incentives and relocation assistance. There is high potential for permanent employment.

Description

The Diagnostic Sonographer I performs standardized and complex ultrasound procedures for the diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. The Diagnostic Sonographer produces images of high diagnostic quality in an efficient and safe manner while attending to the diagnostic and care needs of patients undergoing procedures. The Diagnostic Sonographer is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification:
Diagnostic Sonographer I
• Union:
COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program:
Ultrasound
• Primary Location:
St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
18-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
28-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date:
01-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$40.96
• Maximum Salary:
$52.83
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or recognized equivalent required. Registration with Sonography Canada (CRS) is required. BLS (Level C- Health Care Provider) required.

Additional Required Qualifications

Trained in Echocardiography and General. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an acute hospital setting. Experience with interventional procedures. Experience with Connect Care and Enterprise Imaging. Experience with Philips Epiq machine.