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Set dramatically within peaks the Rocky Mountains in Canmore while close to Calgary which is a chic urban landscape surrounded by natural grandeur. It’s a place where you can savor wilderness and enjoy world class cuisine and entertainment. The surrounding is buzzing with entrepreneurial energy while embracing its rich western heritage. Canmore General Hospital is a medical facility located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Alberta Health Services is responsible for the operations of the hospital. It is a referral center for surgical services within the province of Alberta. It contains 25 acute care and 23 long-term care beds. Diagnostic Imaging (DI) is an interdisciplinary team that provides people-centered care with an emphasis on working together. The DI Team takes pride in our high-quality service to Canmore and surrounding area, all our international visitors and in all we do for our patients, colleagues, and community. As a DI Sonographer I, within the Diagnostic Imaging team this position is responsible for working currently Monday-Friday days. This rotation could change based on department needs and advanced notice according to the collective agreement. This unique opportunity of working together with a team of high preforming Technologists, Radiologist and other hospital departments supporting established workflows managing inpatient, long term care patient, outpatient, and Emergency patient examinations. This is done in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.
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: Canmore General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 19-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other 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:
US Experience - minimum 2 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
N95 Fit Test. Completion of It’s Your Move training. Connect Care. Good organizational skills/ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal/communication skills/tact and courtesy in with patients, staff and physicians. Ability to cooperate, work independently, promote teamwork and work under pressure in emergency situations. Perception, initiative, good judgment, and detail orientated.
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Responsibilities
Perform standardized and complex ultrasound examinations to support the diagnosis and monitoring of disease and pathology. Prepare and explain examinations to patients, obtain diagnostic-quality images, respond initially to abnormal findings, and assist medical staff with procedures and patient management.
Requirements
Requires an extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program, active or eligible registration with ACMDTT, current BCLS-HCP certification, and at least two years of ultrasound experience. Preferred qualifications include an N95 fit test, It’s Your Move training, Connect Care familiarity, and strong organizational, communication, teamwork, and judgment skills.
Skills
- Ultrasound Imaging
- Patient Preparation
- Patient History Review
- Diagnostic Image Acquisition
- Abnormal Findings Assessment
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Intervention Support
- Patient Management
- Radiologist and Cardiologist Support
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Emergency Response
- Organization
- Clinical Judgment
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Keywords
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Sonography
- Disease Diagnosis
- Pathology Monitoring
- Patient Preparation
- Patient History
- Diagnostic-Quality Imaging
- Abnormal Findings
- Clinical Intervention
- Patient Management
- Radiologists
- Cardiologists
- Perinatologists
- ACMDTT Registration
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- N95 Fit Test
- It’s Your Move Training
- Connect Care
- Inpatient Care
- Long-Term Care
- Outpatient Care
- Emergency Care
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork
