MI-Generalist Sonographer - (215154)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Generalist Sonographer to perform ultrasound examinations and ensure compliance with safety standards. The position involves preparation and monitoring of supplies, patient data presentation, and coordination within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Ideal candidates are certified and have recent experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program.
• Certification as a Generalist Sonographer with Sonography Canada or ARDMS.
• One year of recent related experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ultrasound examinations.
• Receive and complete requisitions, forms, and reports.
• Monitor patient data and operate ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Organizing and coordinating workload

Establishing priorities

Independent work

Problem-solving

Good public relations

Operating equipment

Effective communication

Physical capability

Education

Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program

Sonography Canada certification

ARDMS certification

Registration eligibility with Sonography Canada

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD755.pdf