General Duty Sonographer

Requisition ID: 279441

Position Number: 20093281

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Thompson

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Thompson General Hospital

Department / Unit: Thompson Hospital Sonography

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP NE DSM

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

**Salary**: $36.963, $38.073, $39.212, $40.392, $41.603, $42.856

A Manitoba Northern Living Allowance and a further Northern Isolation/Remoteness Retention Allowance (of up to $10,000.00) is applicable in accordance with the current Shared Health/MAHCP collective agreement.

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Charge Medical Technologist or designate, the General Duty Sonographer provides delivery of ultrasound services as defined at regional and local levels. The Sonographer performs ultrasound scans requested by Physicians, and deals effectively with related patient management, exam requests, diagnostic file management, equipment and supplies management. Where exigencies do occur, in unusual circumstances, they assist in the provision of radiographic/ECG duties, if appropriately trained and qualified. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies, procedures and applicable legislation.
Experience

Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Must be a graduate of an approved and accredited Ultrasound training program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Must be a Registered Ultrasound Technologist and maintain active registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiography Technologists (CAMRT) would be an asset.

Qualifications and Skills

Windows computer environment required.
Microsoft Office programs preferred.
Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required in English.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a

team member.
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with external agencies, groups and the public required.
Proficient analytical skills.
Work under pressure.
Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.
Ability to perform duties as described.

Physical Requirements

Mental and physical health necessary to meet the demands of the job required.

The Collective Agreement this position is covered under, is identified by the Union noted above.As a result of The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act, the bargaining agent for this position may differ from the Union identified.In the event you have any questions, please contact your site Human Resources Department.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB TYPE

Work Day:Full Time

Employment type:Permanent Job

Salary:Negotiable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal experience:Unspecified