General Duty Sonographer

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Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Thompson  

Employer: Shared Health 

Site: Shared Health - Thompson General Hospital  

Department / Unit: Thompson Hospital Sonography   

Job Stream: Clinical   

Union: MAHCP   

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP   

FTE:

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required; On call

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75  

Annual Base Hours:

Salary: $55.691, $57.363, $59.078, $60.855, $62.678, $

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered 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.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Charge Technologist or designate, the General Duty Sonographer performs ultrasound services as defined at regional and local levels and as requested by Physicians. Performs effective patient management, exam requests, diagnostic file management, equipment and supplies management. Maintains standards put forth by Accreditation. Performs work in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

• Patient care experience preferred.

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

• Active registration status with Sonography Canada in the appropriate practitioner category. An exemption may be granted for sonographers who hold active registration status with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the appropriate specialty provided that the manager or designate determines competency of the sonography is compliant with the competency requirements of Sonography Canada.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements in accordance to the Employer policy.

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communications skills.
• Understanding of office applications in a Windows environment with experience working with Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Demonstrates strong organization and prioritizing skills.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team and with external agencies, groups and the public.

• May be required to work at more than one Shared Health Site such as a satellite office or facility.
• Lifting and carrying items up to approximately 10 kg.
• Frequent interruptions in performing work.
• Regular travel throughout the service area may be required as well as a valid Manitoba driver's license and use of a personal motor vehicle.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.