MI-Generalist Sonographer

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority located in Port Alberni is seeking a MI Generalist Sonographer to perform general ultrasound examinations. This role involves patient care, operating advanced ultrasound equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have an accredited Ultrasound Technologist Diploma and certification as a Generalist Sonographer. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. Registration with Sonography Canada is preferred.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a health care setting as a Generalist Sonographer is required.
• Eligibility for registration with Sonography Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ultrasound examinations and complete requisitions.
• Monitor patients and operate ultrasound equipment.
• Prepare and present patient data to the radiologist.

Skills

Organize and coordinate workload

Establish priorities in collaboration with others

Work independently

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/ARDMS certification

Job description

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.
• 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.

Link To Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD755.pdf