Medical Imaging Vascular Sonographer - (221249)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Vascular Sonographer to perform vascular ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a radiologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient monitoring, receiving and completing requisitions, and operating ultrasound equipment. Required qualifications include graduation from an approved ultrasound diploma program and certification from Sonography Canada or ARDMS. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent, related experience in a health care setting.
• Eligible for registration with Sonography Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular ultrasound examinations under supervision.
• Receive and complete requisitions and forms.
• Prepare and monitor supplies and equipment.

Skills

Organize and coordinate workload

Establish priorities in collaboration

Work independently and as part of a health care team

Problem solve

Foster good public relations

Operate related equipment

Communicate effectively

Physically able to perform duties

Education

Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program

Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS certification

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the supervisor, and under the general supervision of a radiologist, the MI Vascular Sonographer performs vascular ultrasound examinations. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, forms and reports; preparing and monitoring supplies and equipment; patient monitoring; and operating ultrasound equipment, including preparing and presenting patient data to radiologist.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program.

Sonography Canada and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification credentials as a Vascular Sonographer and one (1) year recent, related experience in a health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Eligible for registration with Sonography Canada.

Skills And Abilities

• Organize and coordinate workload.
• Establish priorities in collaboration with others.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Problem solve.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position.