MI-Generalist Sonographer - (222790)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria, Nova Scotia, seeks an MI Generalist Sonographer to perform general ultrasound examinations. Responsibilities include managing equipment, patient monitoring, and collaborating with a radiologist. Candidates must have an Ultrasound Technologist Diploma and certification from Sonography Canada or ARDMS. This role emphasizes effective communication and the ability to work both independently and within a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program.
• Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS certification as a Generalist Sonographer.
• One year recent experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ultrasound examinations.
• Receives and completes requisitions, forms, and reports.
• Prepare and monitor supplies and equipment.
• Monitor patients and operate ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Organize and coordinate workload

Establish priorities in collaboration with others

Work independently

Problem solve

Foster good public relations

Operate related equipment

Effective communication

Physically able to perform duties

Education

Ultrasound Technologist Diploma

Sonography Canada certification

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.