General Duty Sonographer - Echocardiography

Requisition ID: 374196   

Position Number: 20096053  

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Brandon  

Employer: Shared Health 

Site: Shared Health - Westman Laboratory (Brandon)  

Department / Unit: SHDS Ultrasound   

Job Stream: Clinical   

Union: MAHCP   

Anticipated Start Date: 02/28/2025   

FTE: 0.80   

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Other   

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75  

Annual Base Hours: 2015   

Salary: $43.020, $44.311, $45.637, $47.010, $48.419, $49.877

 

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 supervision of the Charge Medical Technologist or designate, the Echocardiography Sonographer provides delivery of ultrasound services as defined at regional and local levels. The Sonographer performs echocardiography scans requested by Physicians, and deals effectively with related patient management, exam requests, diagnostic file management, equipment and supplies management. Where experiences do occur, in unusual circumstances, they assist in the provision of radiographic/ECG duties, if appropriately trained and qualified. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

Experience

• Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Must be a graduate of an approved and accredited Ultrasound training program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be a Registered Ultrasound Technologist and maintain active registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiography Technologists (CAMRT) would be an asset.

Qualifications and Skills

• Windows computer environment required.
• Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with external agencies, groups and the public required.