Diagnostic Sonographer II

Alberta Health Services; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Cold Lake is seeking a Diagnostic Sonographer II to oversee daily ultrasound operations within the Diagnostic Imaging unit. You will coordinate technical activities for a team of sonographers and healthcare professionals, ensure service quality, and address patient or staff concerns.

You will maintain quality assurance programs, support research and program development, and contribute to policy and guideline creation.

Qualifications

• Completion of extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the ACMDTT.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Security screening may be required prior to first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily ultrasound operations and organize technical activities for the Sonography team.
• Ensure ultrasound services are available and operate at optimum levels; address patient and staff concerns.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control programs for the area; assist in research and program development.
• Assist in development of policies, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Ultrasound diploma

ACMDTT registration

BCLS-HCP certification

Education

Extended ultrasound diploma

ACMDTT registration

BCLS-HCP

Job description

Sonographer II – Cold Lake. Whether you are a newly graduated Sonographer, looking to create a new home with your young family, or dreaming of retiring in a beautiful remote peaceful northern community, your next adventure awaits! Alberta Health Services (AHS) has a full-time opportunity available at our Cold Lake Healthcare Centre. Located three hours northeast of Edmonton, Cold Lake offers a vibrant lakeside lifestyle with year-round outdoor recreation—boating, fishing, hiking, and camping—without the stress of city traffic. Enjoy tubing on the Cold Lake River or a relaxing float down the Beaver River, all in a welcoming community that balances career and quality of life.As a Diagnostic Sonographer II, you’ll oversee daily operations in the service area, coordinating technical activities and supporting a team of Sonographers and healthcare providers to ensure optimal ultrasound services. You’ll manage patient and staff concerns, maintain quality assurance programs, assist with research and program development, and help create policies, procedures, and guidelines. Our facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. In a refocused healthcare system, AHS plays an integral role in delivering high-quality acute care services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta. We are a nation-leading hospital-based service provider operating 106 facilities across the province and we are dedicated to excellence in patient care. Showcase your leadership skills at AHS, where we strive to foster an environment where patients, clients, and staff feel safe, healthy, valued and supported.

Description:

As a Diagnostic Sonographer II, you will coordinate the daily operations of the service area. This includes organizing and coordinating all technical and daily work activities for your team of Diagnostic Sonographer Is and other health care providers, ensuring that ultrasound services are available and operating at an optimum level. In addition, you will handle patient and staff complaints and problems related to services, maintain quality assurance and quality control programs for the area, assist in research, development, maintenance and evaluation of Sonography programs and services and assist in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 14-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $48.65
• Maximum Salary: $63.06
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 14-NOV-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: $48.65
• Maximum Salary: $63.06
• 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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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