Ultrasound Sonographer
The Registered sonographer is responsible for working within a team environment to complete diagnostic imaging in an efficient and professional manner.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct abdominal ultrasounds of the internal organs. Capture images, define measurements and upload to radiologist
- Carries out a technical flow of work.
- Works with physicians, other healthcare professionals and departments within the clinic to provide complete patient care.
- Optimizes the processes and quality of images provided.
Qualifications:
- Responsible for ensuring patient identification, safety and preparation are correct prior to a scan while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Greets the patient, explains the forthcoming test, positions the patient and generally prepares him/her for the examination.
- Observes the patient during the diagnostic procedure, making note of any symptoms or changes in vital signs and summons medical aid when necessary
- Ensures all quality control assessments are performed as required.
- Takes all reasonable precautions and work in compliance with related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices.
- Follows procedures for proper equipment maintenance are completed in accordance with department standards.
- Ensures equipment and instruments are performing in an efficient and effective manner.
- Prepares/organizes reports as required.
- Demonstrates an ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrates an ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal.
- Proven attendance record.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
Job Type: Part-time
Required license or certification:
Must have be a current credentialed member of Sonography Canada or ARDMS MSK certificate
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Health and dental coverage, On-site gym, free parking, RRSP matching program