General Duty Sonographer - Echocardiography

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Brandon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization is seeking a dedicated General Duty Sonographer specializing in Echocardiography. This vital role involves delivering high-quality ultrasound services, performing echocardiography scans, and managing patient-related tasks in a collaborative environment. You will work under the guidance of experienced professionals, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the required skills and qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the health of the community while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program required.
• Registered Ultrasound Technologist with active registration needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide ultrasound services and perform echocardiography scans.
• Manage patient exams, diagnostic files, and equipment.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Confidentiality maintenance

Fluent in French and English

Education

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound training program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Duty Sonographer - Echocardiography

Requisition ID: 374196

Position Number: 20096053

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Brandon

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Westman Laboratory (Brandon)

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 02/28/2025

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends; Other

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Charge Medical Technologist or designate, the Echocardiography Sonographer provides delivery of ultrasound services as defined at regional and local levels. The Sonographer performs echocardiography scans requested by Physicians, and deals effectively with related patient management, exam requests, diagnostic file management, equipment and supplies management. Where experiences do occur, in unusual circumstances, they assist in the provision of radiographic/ECG duties, if appropriately trained and qualified. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation.

Experience

• Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Must be a graduate of an approved and accredited Ultrasound training program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be a Registered Ultrasound Technologist and maintain active registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiography Technologists (CAMRT) would be an asset.

Qualifications and Skills

• Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with external agencies, groups and the public required.
• Proficient analytical skills.
• Work under pressure.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.
• Ability to perform duties as described.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.