Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Premium wages: $65/hour
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Job details
- Pay
- Premium wages: $65/hour
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Peace Diagnostic Imaging (PDI) is seeking outstanding Sonographers to join our team. Full-time, casual, and locum positions are available. The full-time positions are available at our Peace River, La Crete and Grande Prairie locations. Casual and locum positions are available at all Peace Diagnostic Imaging locations.
For over 20 years, PDI has been providing high quality diagnostic radiology to the residents of Northern Alberta and Eastern B.C. We are committed to improving lives and communities through excellence in patient care and medical imaging. We are located in Grande Prairie, a young, thriving city full of continuous growth and opportunity with much to offer, from shopping and entertainment to world-class recreation facilities and activities, as well as a regional airport.
PDI has recently expanded the clinic to include a Womens Imaging center. There, we provide Tomosynthesis, Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS), Bone Mineral Density, and OB/Gynae Imaging. We also have extensively updated General Ultrasound/Echocardiography and added Pain Management and Fluoroscopy. In addition, we have opened ultrasound clinics in Peace River, La Crete, High Prairie, and Fairview, to provide improved service to more communities in the Peace Country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Sonography
Operate medical imaging equipment to efficiently perform quality diagnostic exams
Use independent judgement and adjust each exam to optimize its diagnostic utility
Prepare effective exam reports and documentation
Train and assess student sonographers, as needed
Participate in accreditation
Patient Care
Superior communication skills with patients, colleagues, and radiologists
Commitment to patient-centered care and sensitivity to individual needs and concerns
Ensure patient confidentiality
Teamwork
Follow department protocols and guidelines
Work effectively as part of the PDI healthcare team
Qualifications
- Diploma from accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (or equivalent)
- Active CRGS member of Sonography Canada (CARDUP) with liability insurance
- Criminal and vulnerable sector check
- Current CPR certification
Reasons to choose PDI
- Up to $50,000 signing bonus is given to all successful full-time candidates with no locked in return of service requirements. The signing bonus for part-time candidates will be pro-rated based on the work time percentage.
- Highly competitive wages above and beyond the AHS pay schedule
- Outstanding benefits including medical and dental, life/dependent life, critical illness, long term disability, paid vacation, retention bonus, professional fee reimbursement, paid breaks, Christmas vacation, etc.
- Generous professional development allowance. Monthly radiologist/sonographer driven educational rounds
- RRSP matching
- Maternity top-up program
- Recognition of previous experience
- Relocation expenses of up to $5000.00
Locum Sonographers
Premium wages: $65/hour
Airfare and accommodations provided (minimum 1 week commitment)
More about this job
Responsibilities
The sonographer at PDI will operate imaging equipment to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams, adjust each exam to get the best results, and write clear reports. They will also care for patients with respect and privacy, and work as part of the team.
Requirements
Candidates need a diploma from an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, active CRGS membership with Sonography Canada (CARDUP) and liability insurance, a criminal and vulnerable sector check, and current CPR certification.
Skills
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Sonography
- Echocardiography
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Obstetric ultrasound
- Gynecologic ultrasound
- Breast ultrasound
- Vascular ultrasound
- Medical imaging equipment operation
- Diagnostic report writing
- Patient communication
- Patient-centred care
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical judgement
- Student training and assessment
- Accreditation participation
- Teamwork
- CPR
- Radiology
- Fluoroscopy
Benefits
- Signing bonus
- Relocation expenses
- Medical and dental insurance
- Critical illness and long term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Retention bonus
- Professional fee reimbursement
- Professional development allowance
- RRSP matching
- Maternity top-up program
- Paid breaks and Christmas vacation
- Airfare and accommodation for locums
Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- diagnostic medical sonographer
- ultrasound
- sonography
- echocardiography
- general ultrasound
- breast ultrasound
- ABUS
- bone mineral density
- OB/Gyn imaging
- pain management
- fluoroscopy
- tomosynthesis
- medical imaging
- radiology
- CRGS
- CARDUP
- Sonography Canada
- CPR
- locum
- healthcare
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Relocation support
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- CRGS (Sonography Canada / CARDUP)
- CPR
Tools
- ultrasound equipment
- medical imaging equipment
Fields of study
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography