Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Ultrasound department at the University of Alberta Hospital services general ultrasound needs for Inpatients, Emergency Department patients, outpatients and exams at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic, both for Adult and Pediatric patients. Ultrasound services are offered seven days a week from 0730 to 2315 hours with On Call services outside of these hours. Working as part of this dynamic, fast paced department will surely enhance your sonography skills with scanning opportunity for abdominal, pelvic, vascular, small parts, interventional, transplants and pediatric services. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are required to be available for all scanning shifts including Days, Evening, Weekends, and On Call. The successful candidate must be able to meet physical demands of the position, which includes patient transport by wheel chair, stretcher, and bed, patient transfers with and without use of a mechanical lift, mobile ultrasounds, and challenging scanning situations. As a member of the ultrasound team you will work as part of a dynamic, multi-modality team with a focus on patient and family centered care.

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: DI Ultrasound
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 24-JUL-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-AUG-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.96
• Maximum Salary: $52.83
• 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:

Demonstrated proficient organizational, technical, interpersonal, communication and computer skills required. Ability to assume responsibility, to work effectively both independently and within a team environment required. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and in emergency situations using tact, courtesy and professionalism with patients, staff and physicians required. Preferred Qualifications:

It\'s Your Move training in safe patient handling, sonography ergonomics, Impax, and connect care experience an asset. Preferred experience with Philips and GE Ultrasound machines and student preceptorship. Registration with Sonography Canada in Vascular or American registry of RVT an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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