Diagnostic Sonographer I

Alberta Health Services; Fort McMurray; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Diagnostic Sonographer I in Fort McMurray. The successful candidate will perform specialized ultrasound services, prepare patients, and assist with diagnosis while ensuring high patient care standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, including allowances, and opportunities for continual learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active registration with Sonography Canada or ACMDTT required.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex ultrasound services for diagnosis and tracking of disease.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures, ensuring high levels of care.
• Assist Radiologists and Cardiologists with special procedures.

Skills

Ultrasound services

Patient care

Diagnostic imaging

Education

Extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program

Certification in Diagnostic Sonography from an accredited program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services 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

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.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N 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: 07-JUL-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 11-AUG-2025 Temporary End Date: 11-AUG-2026 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.