Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $40.83 - $50.94 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
**Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?**

We are hiring for a **Relief** **Part Time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (General Procedures & Cardiac Sonography) **at **Langley Memorial Hospital**.**

**Education, Training and Experience**
- Must be a graduate of a recognized training program in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography and Diagnostic General Sonography and be certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA)
- Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course or applicable experience working in IV Therapy or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience when required by site practice.

The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health is now completed and we are thrilled to have the Medical Imaging Teams as part of Fraser Health again. Are you interested in learning more and joining us during this exciting time?

We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.

**Langley Memorial Hospital** is a community hospital that has 180 beds and provides a range of primary, secondary and some specialty services, including 24/7 emergency, general and internal medicine, general surgery and select surgical specialities (such as orthopedic), critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and adult inpatient psychiatric care. Langley Memorial Hospital also offers day surgery and other ambulatory, outpatient services. Diagnostic imaging, inpatient and outpatient laboratory services, and a full-service pharmacy support various hospital program and their patients.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

- **Four weeks of vacation to start.**:

- **Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.**:

- **Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.**:

- ** 87% maternity top-up.**:

- ** 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.**

**Come work with us**

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 s