Diagnostic Sonographer II
Your Opportunity:
The Cardiac Diagnostics department within SHC is currently recruiting for a full time, Diagnostic Sonographer II. Reporting to the Unit Manager of Cardiac Diagnostics and Clinics and working daily with the Diagnostic Sonographer I Team, the Diagnostics Sonographer II is responsible for the performance of various echocardiographic studies, understanding and recognizing the pathophysiology associated with these studies and reporting the resulting data. The Diagnostic II position is the Supervisory lead of the department and as such will collaborate with the team to ensure current policy, protocols and guidelines are being followed. Supervisor duties such as scheduling for the department will be done collaboratively with the UM and scheduling liaison. Maintaining practice standards and communicating through all members of the multidisciplinary team is paramount. The Supervisor will have to attend department meetings and zone wide meetings, they will support initiatives such as accreditation and ensure education among staff is up to date. The Diagnostic Sonographer will demonstrate proficiency and prioritization in performing and assisting with Echocardiography studies including: Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Pericardiocentesis, Stress Testing, Contrast studies and supporting learners including sonography student or physician learners. The Diagnostic Sonographer is an essential part of the healthcare team, the candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate ability to clearly communicate and consistently execute attention to detail in work performance. The successful candidate will understand and comply with legal requirements of licensure, the Health Professions Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Health Information Act and other relevant legislation.
Description:
As a Diagnostic Sonographer II, you will coordinate the daily operations of the service area. This includes organizing and coordinating all technical and daily work activities for your team of Diagnostic Sonographer Is and other health care providers, ensuring that ultrasound services are available and operating at an optimum level. In addition, you will handle patient and staff complaints and problems related to services, maintain quality assurance and quality control programs for the area, assist in research, development, maintenance and evaluation of Sonography programs and services and assist in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Echocardiography
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 11-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 20
- Shifts per cycle: 100
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $42.44
- Maximum Salary: $55.01
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program or completion of certification in Diagnostic Sonography from an accredited program. Active or eligible for registration with Sonography Canada and/or Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2-5 years of experience as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in an acute care setting (equivalent to 1.0 FTE or greater). Applicants with Sonography experience in a community setting may be considered if the experience is echo specific. Experience in performing procedures including Transesophageal Echocardiograms. Pericardiocentesis. Stress Testing, Contrast Studies. Experience with mentoring students and medical student physicians. Familiarity with the following IT systems: Xcellera, NetCare, Connect Care. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:ARDMS Pediatric Echo certification. MLL Effective Communication and other Leadership courses.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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