Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta, is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a 1.0 FTE Sonographer I to join our dedicated team. As a Diagnostic Sonographer I, your responsibilities will include excellent patient care while performing accurate sonographic examinations to investigate, document and provide information about pathology while applying critical thinking and collaboration with Radiologists, Cardiologists, fellow Sonographers and other medical support staff. You will perform a wide variety of exams including both general and cardiac imaging studies.
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:

Diagnostic Imaging- Ultrasound

Primary Location:

Chinook Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

22-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

22-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days, 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:

Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer (CRGS), Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS). Consideration will be given to candidates who are eligible for CRGS and CRCS credential. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position. Must be able to work all scheduled shifts including on-call.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with pediatric patients is an asset. Student preceptor experience training ultrasound students is an asset. IV certification is an asset