MI-Generalist Sonographer - (215998)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Generalist Sonographer to conduct ultrasound examinations, enhance safety, and provide quality patient care. The successful candidate will hold an Ultrasound Technologist Diploma with certification credentials and contribute to a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role emphasizes effective communication, equipment operation, and problem-solving skills which are essential in delivering quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program.
• One year of related experience in healthcare.
• Eligible for registration with Sonography Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ultrasound examinations under supervision.
• Prepare and monitor supplies and operate ultrasound equipment.
• Communicate patient data effectively to the radiologist.

Skills

Organizing

Collaboration

Independent Work

Problem Solving

Public Relations

Equipment Operation

Effective Communication

Physical Capability

Education

Ultrasound Technologist Diploma

Sonography Canada 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 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