Diagnostic Sonographer I

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Diagnostic Sonographer I for the Cardiology Unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role involves performing ultrasound services, preparing patients, reviewing history, and producing diagnostic images to support radiologists and cardiologists.

You will work across shifts as a casual/relief staff member, reporting to the Unit Manager, with emphasis on safe, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment within Alberta’s public health system.

Qualifications

• Completion of an extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program.
• Active or eligible for registration with ACMDTT.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• ARDMS Pediatric Echo certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized and complex ultrasound services for diagnosis and tracking of disease.
• Prepare patients for examination and review history, explain procedures and obtain diagnostic images.
• Assist Radiologists/ Cardiologists and other staff with special procedures as required.
• Provide safe, high-quality patient- and family-centered care while contributing to diagnostic workflow.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Extended ultrasound diploma

ACMDTT registration eligible

BCLS-HCP certification

ARDMS Pediatric Echo (preferred)

Tools

Intellispace

Philips Epiq Echo

Cardiology PACS

Job description

Are you a Sonographer looking for an opportunity to work to your full scope of practice in a dynamic and expanding department? The sonographer is a valued member of the Cardiac Sciences team and responsible for providing and performing the highest quality service possible to the clients of the RDRH Cardiac Diagnostic Imaging department. This is done in a safe, collaborative, effective, and efficient manner. As a member of the Cardiac Sciences team, this casual position is responsible for working all shifts as assigned. You will report to the Unit Manager for Diagnostic Cardiology working within the Diagnostic Cardiology department at Red Deer Regional Hospital. You will demonstrate your expertise within the interdisciplinary team to support an integrated and holistic approach to client care, health promotion and maintenance while utilizing best practice, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will provide safe, quality client-and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Red Deer is Alberta's third largest city with a population of 100,418 and is located along the QEII Highway between Calgary and Edmonton. Some of the amenities within the city of Red Deer include the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum as well as the Sunnybrook Farm Museum, Fort Normandeau, the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, and the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. There are also several multi-use recreational centers including the Callicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre and Michener Aquatic Centre, great for families of all ages.

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: Cardiology
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $46.96
• Maximum Salary: $60.55
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Cardiology
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $46.96
• Maximum Salary: $60.55
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program.Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Computer skills - Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Familiar with lntellispace and Philips Epiq ECHO platform, Cardiology PACS.

Preferred Qualifications:

ARDMS Pediatric Echo certification desired.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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