Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (General Procedures & Cardiac Sonography) - Peace Arch Hospital

Job summary

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs a variety of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, cardiac, and vascular procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They also manage diagnostic imaging data, assist with interventional procedures, and maintain equipment performance standards.

Job details

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs a variety of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, cardiac, and vascular procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They also manage diagnostic imaging data, assist with interventional procedures, and maintain equipment performance standards. Candidates must be graduates of a recognized training program in Diagnostic Cardiac and General Sonography and hold certification with Sonography Canada or ARDMS. Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course or equivalent experience is also required.

What you’ll do

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs a variety of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, cardiac, and vascular procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They also manage diagnostic imaging data, assist with interventional procedures, and maintain equipment performance standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized training program in Diagnostic Cardiac and General Sonography and hold certification with Sonography Canada or ARDMS. Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course or equivalent experience is also required.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Diagnostic cardiac sonography
• Diagnostic general sonography
• Abdominal ultrasound
• Obstetrical ultrasound
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Peripheral vascular ultrasound
• Echocardiography
• Venipuncture
• Aseptic technique
• Patient care
• PACS
• CPR
• Data entry
• Quality control
• Clinical documentation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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