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Diagnostic Sonographer I

  • Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada

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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: 0.50 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 26-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 26-MAY-2027 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: $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:

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, prepare patients, review their histories, explain procedures, and obtain diagnostic-quality images. Take initial action on abnormal findings and support diagnosis, clinical intervention, patient management, and special procedures while maintaining patient safety and care.

Requirements

Requires an extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program, active or eligible registration with ACMDTT, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, independent judgment, adaptability under pressure, attention to detail, and the physical ability to perform a busy full day of imaging work.

Skills

  • Ultrasound Imaging
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Preparation
  • Patient History Review
  • Image Quality Assessment
  • Abnormal Findings Recognition
  • Clinical Intervention
  • Patient Management
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teamwork
  • Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support

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Categories

  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Diagnostic Sonography
  • Ultrasound
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Patient and Family-Centered Care
  • Patient Preparation
  • Patient History
  • Diagnostic-Quality Images
  • Disease Diagnosis
  • Pathology Tracking
  • Abnormal Findings
  • Clinical Intervention
  • Patient Management
  • Radiology
  • Cardiology
  • Perinatology
  • Special Procedures
  • ACMDTT Registration
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • BCLS-HCP
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Emergency Situations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork

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