General Duty Sonographer Jobs

Requisition ID: 343718

Position Number: 20091103

Posting End Date: September 4, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Ultrasound - VGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: SHMAHCPformVGH

Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2023

FTE: 0.20

Anticipated Shift: ASAP

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 (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 obstetrical studies.

Experience

• Graduate of an accredited program in Diagnostic Ultrasound and active registration with CARDUP and/or ARDMS.

Victoria General Hospital has a mandate to provide service in French; preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an accredited program in Diagnostic Ultrasound and active registration with CARDUP and/or ARDMS.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must maintain active status with either or both registries. Current certification in Basic CPR required.
• Upon hire, must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP) CRGS (Canadian Registered General Sonographer) credential and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) credential in Abdomen and Obstetrics/Gynecology, and must become a registered member within three months of hire.

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and critical analysis.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload.
• Must be able to function as an independent, self-directed professional.
• Must have the ability to adapt readily, and respond with initiative to a changing environment.
• Position requires a high degree of technical expertise and a thorough knowledge of all specialized areas of diagnostic ultrasound in order to perform a wide range of ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally, and within an inter-disciplinary environment.

Physical Requirements

• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• Must be able to safely transfer large and/or heavy clients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• May be exposed to radiation (within acceptable limits)
• Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must be able to lift and position clients, some of whom are in a state of unconsciousness.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to extreme client injuries.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.

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.