Medical sonographer

• Location Various locationsWhitecourt, , ABFort McMurray, , AB
• Work location On site
• Salary$46.40 to $50.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3634586

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Supervise other specialized sonographers
• Supervise students in training
• Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
• Train students or other medical sonographers
• Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
• Provide personnal asistance to patients during treatments
• Prepare examination reports for physicians
• Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CRGS - Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer
• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits