General Duty Sonographer

Requisition ID: 362644   

Position Number: 20096049  

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: 08/02/2024   

FTE: 1.00   

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required;Non-Repeating (non-conforming), On Call 

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75  

Annual Base Hours: 2015   

Salary: $41.767, $43.020, $44.308, $45.641, $47.009, $48.424

 

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

Shared Health Diagnostic Services serves communities across the province, aiming to provide all Manitobans, no matter where they live, with high quality laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging procedures and non-invasive cardiac tests. The Diagnostic Services team includes nearly 3,000 lab, imaging, medical and support staff who work together to provide important test results to Manitobans. With over 80 points of access, we are proud to be Manitoba’s leading provider of public laboratory, diagnostic imaging and non-invasive cardiac testing services that enable physicians to make diagnoses and treatment decisions for Manitobans.

The General Duty Sonographer will play a key role for the Diagnostic Team within Shared Health and high quality imaging services.

Main Function: 
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Charge Technologist or designate, the General Duty Sonographer performs ultrasound services as defined at regional and local levels and as requested by Physicians. Performs effective patient management, exam requests, diagnostic file management, equipment and supplies management. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensures compliance with quality assurance program. Maintains standards put forth by Accreditation. Performs work in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies, procedures and applicable legislation. May assist with radiographic/ECG duties, if applicable.

Experience

• Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active registration status with Sonography Canada in the appropriate practitioner category.
• An exemption may be granted for sonographers who hold active registration status with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the appropriate specialty provided that the