Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Diagnostic Imaging

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
Company : IWK Health Requisition ID:
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Casual Relief x 3 position(s)

Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ 34. - $ 41. /hour
Closing Date : Open Until Filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Department/Program: Diagnostic Ultrasound , Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs high quality ultrasound studies for pediatric, obstetrical and gynecological patients under the direction of a Radiologist. The Sonographer participates in the training of other Sonographers, Students, and Residents as required. The incumbent provides diagnostic quality images using accepted protocol; discusses exams with Radiologists using PACS, video and recorded information; maintains accurate patient files; records appropriate and timely information in the computer; maintains a professional attitude; and practices good patient care at all times.

Hours of Work

7.5 hour shifts; Monday to Friday, variable shifts

Your Qualifications
  • Registered with Sonography Canada, including Ob/Gyn and Abdomen as a minimum required.
  • Registered or eligible to be registered with NSCMIRTP
  • Must have, and continue to maintain, registry status by obtaining the required continued medical education credits (CME) every three years.
  • Registry in Neurosonography is preferred.
  • Experience in obstetrics preferred.
  • Experience in pediatrics and neurosonography preferred.
  • Preceptor experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.



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