Diagnostic Sonographer I

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking an enthusiastic Sonographer to join their Diagnostic Imaging Team. This temporary full-time role offers the opportunity to gain diverse skills while supporting acute patients. Responsibilities include performing ultrasound services, preparing patients, explaining procedures, and assisting with diagnoses, ensuring patient care and safety. Ideal candidates will have an extended diploma in ultrasound and relevant certification. Competitive salary offered, with shifts primarily during the day, weekends, and on call.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound services for diagnosis and tracking of disease.
• Prepare patients for examination and explain procedures.
• Obtain ultrasound images and assist in clinical intervention.

Skills

Certification in Diagnostic Sonography

General Imaging Certification

Education

Extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Sonographer to join our Diagnostic Imaging Team. Use this temporary full‑time opportunity to gain diverse skills and experience while supporting acute and emergent patients of the South Zone.

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 taking 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 - Ultrasound

Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi‑Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 23‑DEC‑2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 02‑JAN‑2026

Temporary End Date: 08‑JAN‑2027

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

• General and Cardiac Imaging Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• As required.