Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, General Procedures - Mission Memorial Hospital | Mission, British Columbia, Canada

Fraser Health • Full-time • Mission, British Columbia, Canada • $0 / year • 2w ago

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32 - $54.04 / hour

Job Summary

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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor and Site Coordinator, the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (General Procedures & Cardiac Sonography), practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular and small parts ultrasound examinations, observing patient safety practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the diagnostic imaging information system, preparing patients for specific procedures, and conducting examinations utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

Receives and prepares patients for testing by methods such as receiving and completing requisitions, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing, entering patient information into the diagnostic imaging information system and image processing systems as required, explaining procedures to patients and answering any questions that may arise.
Performs ultrasound procedures on various sections of the body such as abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular and small parts by positioning patients, placing probe on designated area, utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques in accordance with established procedures to obtain images, labelling permanent records and archiving of acquired data.
Assists in procedural rooms by methods such as setting up biopsy trays following basic aseptic technique, assisting the radiologist during interventional procedures, and providing support and comfort to the patient during the procedure.
Checks resultant images for technical quality and completeness, prepares technical worksheet, and discusses images with the radiologist to ensure examinations address designated requirements.
Facilitates the workflow of designated work area by checking information on requisitions meets departmental standards, regulating inpatient examination time, and arranging for transportation of patients according to departmental procedure; transports patients as required.
Monitors equipment performance and performs quality control duties in accordance with recommended manufacturers' guidelines, including recording results as well as identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair; notifies supervisor of equipment malfunctions according to established procedures.
Demonstrates procedures and usage of equipment to staff including medical residents, technologists and students. Participates in orientation of new employees by monitoring progress, ensuring policies and procedures are respected.
Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the diagnostic imaging and hospital information systems as required.
Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Must be a graduate of a recognized training program in Medical Diagnostic Sonography and certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA).

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice for Sonography procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular and small parts.
Demonstrated knowledge of the aseptic techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic sonographic and medical imaging equipment.
Demonstrated ability to perform sonographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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