Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinations and related duties.
Work under the general supervision of Manager or designate.
Collaborate with radiologists/cardiologists, physicians, and other health care professionals.
Provide patient-centered care in the Medical Imaging department.
Teach students, colleagues, medical staff, and others (one-on-one and in groups).
Integrate best practice and current research evidence into professional practice decisions and actions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
Resolve conflict effectively.
Apply critical thinking and decision-making skills to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources.
Organize work, set objectives, establish priorities, and manage time and resources.
Supervise responsibilities of others and collaborate across disciplines.
Promote staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking.
Support implementation of Northern Health policies and other protocols.
Use appropriate data analysis and reporting tools.
Operate required equipment for the assigned practice area
Requirements summary
Graduate of a recognized/accredited Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography).
Current certification with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS as required for the assigned practice area (e.g., generalist, cardiac, and/or vascular).
Active membership in good standing with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.
Ability to teach students and colleagues (one-on-one and in groups).
Demonstrated communication skills (oral, written, and computer communication).
Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives, establish priorities, and manage time/resources.
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
Demonstrated data analysis skills and ability to use email and word processing.
Ability to operate related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Graduate of a recognized/accredited Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography)Conflict resolutionPhysical ability to perform dutiesTime and resource managementOngoing professional developmentCritical thinking and decision-makingUse of email and word processingCollaboration across disciplinesSupervising responsibilities of othersDiagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinationsTeaching students and colleaguesIntegrating best practice and current research evidenceEffective communication with patients, families, public, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teamProblem-solving using a systems approachOrganizing work, setting objectives, and establishing priorities
Job description
Position Summary
Are you a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Medical Imaging department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and in accordance with the standards of professional practice and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinations and related duties working in collaboration with radiologists/cardiologists, physicians, and other health care professionals. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00 Qualfications
Graduate of a recognized/accredited Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography). Current certification with Sonography Canada and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as required for the assigned practice area (such as, generalist, cardiac, and/or vascular). Active membership in good standing with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS. Skills and Abilities:
Teaching: Ability to teach students, colleagues, medical staff and others both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral, written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
Benefits
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
Employee referral program with attractive incentives
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits including extended health and dental
Municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees
Casual employees have option of paying for benefits
Access to outdoor activities and shortest commutes in BC
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions
Promoting staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking
Creative planning for change and innovations
Implementation of policies/protocols
Fostering teamwork and commitment to excellence in client care
Data analysis and reporting tools
Operating related equipment as required in the specific practice area
Equipment: Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Where you will be working: Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Ksyen Regional Hospital Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace More about Northern Health Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC. What Northern Health Has to Offer You! Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. Important Application Information Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
Program certificates or diplomas.
High school, college, or university transcripts.
Cover letter and resume (recommended). International Applicants Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
