Diagnostic Sonographer I

**Your Opportunity**:
As required.

**Description**:
As a Diagnostic Sonographer I, you will perform a variety of standardized and complex ultrasound services for the diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. Your responsibilities include preparing the patient for examination, reviewing patient history, explaining procedures, obtaining ultrasound images of diagnostic quality, and takes initial action to resolve abnormal findings. You will assist with diagnosis, clinical intervention and patient management all while ensuring a high level of patient care and safety. Your work may include assisting Radiologists and Cardiologists, Perinatologists and other medical staff with special procedures where required.
- Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
- Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 17-FEB-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 10-APR-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $40.16
- Maximum Salary: $51.79
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program or completion of certification in Diagnostic Sonography from an accredited program. Active or eligible for registration with Sonography Canada and/or Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Must have recent experience in an Acute Care setting. Must be familiar with Connect Care. Must be able to work alone. Must be able to multitask and able to handle competing demands. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
+2 years experience preferred.