MI-Generalist Sonographer

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in the Comox Valley region seeks a MI Generalist Sonographer to perform general ultrasound examinations under radiologist supervision across multiple sites. Duties include handling requisitions, preparing supplies, monitoring patients, and presenting data to radiologists.

Ideal candidates will have an Ultrasound Technologist Diploma and Sonography Canada/ARDMS Generalist certification with at least 1 year of related experience, and must be eligible for

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program.
• Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS Generalist certification credentials, with one year related experience in a health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for registration with Sonography Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ultrasound examinations under supervision of a radiologist.
• Receive and complete requisitions, forms and reports; prepare and monitor supplies and equipment; patient monitoring.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and present patient data to radiologist.

Skills

Organize workload

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Public relations

Operate ultrasound equipment

Written & verbal communication

Physical stamina

Education

Ultrasound Technologist Diploma

Generalist certification (Sonography Canada / ARDMS)

Registration eligibility with Sonography Canada

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0600-1400, 0700-1500, 0730-1530, 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700, 1400-2200 and on call as required

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.32 - $54.04

Paid FTE

0.74

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

52.5

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

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 Generalist Sonographer performs general 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:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program.

Sonography Canada and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification credentials as a Generalist 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.
• 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.