Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

3 weeks ago


Abbotsford, Canada Fraser Health Full time

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $40.83 - $50.94 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a** **Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (General Procedures & Cardiac Sonography)** **-** **Relief Full Time**,** **to join our team at **Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre** **located in** **Abbotsford**, **B.C. **We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

**Come work with us**

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021, all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Detailed Overview:
Reporting to the Supervisor/Site Coordinator, the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (General Procedures & Cardiac Sonography), practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular, small parts and echocardiography ultrasound examinations, observing patient safety practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the diagnostic imaging information system, preparing patients for specific procedures, and conducting examinations utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques. May perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist/Cardiologist. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

**Responsibilities**:

- Receives and prepares patients for testing by methods such as receiving and completing requisitions, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing, entering patient information into the diagnostic imaging information system and image processing systems as required, explaining procedures to patients and monitoring patients comfort level to ensure patient is at ease while obtaining required results.
- Performs ultrasound procedures on various sections of the body such as abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular, small parts, and echocardiography by methods such as positioning patients, placing probe on designated area, utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques in accordance with established procedures to obtain images, labelling permanent records and archiving of acquired data. May perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist/Cardiologist. May be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an emergency.
- Assists in procedural rooms by methods such as setting up biopsy trays following basic aseptic technique, assisting the radiologist/cardiologist with interventional procedures, labelling/requisitions, and providing support and comfort to the patient during the procedure.
- Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergency situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Checks resultant images for technical quality and completeness, prepares technical worksheet, and discusses images with the radiologist/car



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