Diagnostic Sonographer I
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Reporting to the Diagnostic Imaging Manager and supervisor, this position supports a safe and efficient patient and family centered care experience. This position is responsible for providing high-quality direct patient care and producing quality images. As part of an interdisciplinary Diagnostic Imaging Services team, this position is required to work all shifts and provide on-call coverage when assigned.
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 Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $46.96 Maximum Salary: $60.55 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Standards of Practice as defined by the regulatory college (ACMDTT). Effectively uses information and communication technology. Strong, adaptive communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (verbal, written, active listening). Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to work independently and cooperatively to promote good teamwork. Ability to work under pressure, in emergency situations and balance and prioritize numerous demands. Sound judgement and concern for detail and accuracy. Compassionate and caring attitude and focused patient and family centered care. Physically able to perform required tasks for a busy full day while obtaining diagnostic quality images.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient organizational, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to assume responsibility, and to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations. Demonstrates perception, initiative, judgement and concern for detail and accuracy. Demonstrates ability tact, courtesy and professionalism with patients, staff and physicians.
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Responsibilities
Perform standardized and complex ultrasound examinations to support the diagnosis and monitoring of disease, preparing patients, reviewing their histories, explaining procedures, and obtaining diagnostic-quality images. Take initial action on abnormal findings, support diagnosis and patient management, and assist medical specialists with procedures while maintaining safe, patient- and family-centered care.
Requirements
Requires an extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program, active or eligible registration with ACMDTT, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must meet ACMDTT standards and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, judgment, accuracy, adaptability under pressure, and the physical ability to perform a busy full day of imaging work.
Skills
- Ultrasound Imaging
- Patient Care
- Patient Preparation
- Patient History Review
- Diagnostic Image Quality
- Abnormal Findings Assessment
- Clinical Intervention
- Patient Safety
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution
- Prioritization
- Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Information and Communication Technology
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Diagnostic Sonography
- Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Monitoring
- Patient Preparation
- Patient History
- Diagnostic-Quality Images
- Abnormal Findings
- Clinical Intervention
- Patient Management
- Patient Safety
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Radiologists
- Cardiologists
- Perinatologists
- ACMDTT Registration
- BCLS-HCP Certification
- Information and Communication Technology
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Situations
- On-Call Coverage