Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Child Health

Requisition ID: 344802

Position Number: 20052702

Posting End Date: September 20, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Department / Unit: Pediatric Ultrasound

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: SH MAHCP-HSC

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/25/2023 - 08/30/2024

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $39.369 , $40.550 , $41.764 , $43.021 , $44.311 , $45.645

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager Diagnostic Imaging Child Health or designate, the incumbent:

• Supervises students, in conjunction with the Clinical Instructor, and assists in research and teaching projects.
• Performs a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. The type and extent of the procedure varies depending on the client’s history and or direction from the supervising physician. These could include eye, thyroid, breast, testicles, vascular, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities and cranial studies.

Experience

• Experience in pediatrics preferred.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an accredited/recognized program in Diagnostic Ultrasound.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• The incumbent is responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with either Sonography Canada or both registries.
• Upon hire, must be eligible for registration with Sonography Canada, CRGS (Canadian Registered General Sonographer) credential and must become a registered member within three months of hire. The Centre will consider certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.) with the following specialties: Neurosonography and Abdominal Sonography.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Shared Health policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and relate well with patients and their families.
• Must have knowledge of the emotional and psychosocial needs of children in hospitals and apply this knowledge toward alleviating the trauma of undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures for both the patient and family.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must be able to promote a pediatric patient oriented and personalized environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical analysis skills.
• Must be able to function as an independent, self directed professional.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion to all patients/family/support persons, and recognize and calm those with high degree of anxiety.
• Must have the ability to adapt readily, and respond with initiative, to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload.
• Position requires a high degree of technical expertise and a thorough knowledge of all specialized areas in pediatric diagnostic ultrasound in order to perform a wide range of ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally, and within an inter-disciplinary environment.
• Must have the ability to use professional judgment to adapt and apply procedures, protocols and professional standards of care to new and changing technology and needs of others.

Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer clients, including large and/or heavy clients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/families/staff.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.