Diagnostic Medical Sonographer General Procedures Cardiac Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer General Procedures Cardiac Sonography
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Come work as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join the Radiology/Ultrasound team at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Perform abdominal obstetrical pelvic peripheral vascular and small parts ultrasound examinations observing patient safety practices.
- Support your team by performing duties such as:
- receiving and completing requisitions;
- entering relevant data into the diagnostic imaging information system;
- preparing patients for specific procedures;
- and conducting examinations utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques.
- Perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist/Cardiologist.
- Participate on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
ABOUT SECHELT BC
Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shshlh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale followed by a 25minute drive along Highway 101 also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing boating diving camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks plenty of eateries locally owned shops boutiques and galleries and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!
ABOUT SECHELT HOSPITAL
Sechelt Hospital is an acute care 46bed facility located in Sechelt British Columbia and serves over 30000 residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community including Emergency care Renal programcommunity dialysis units Mental Health and Substance Use Services surgical services birthing for lowrisk pregnancies and imaging services.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Must be a graduate of a recognized training program in Medical Diagnostic Sonography and certified with Sonography Canada or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or be certified with Sonography Canada and have passed the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA).
- Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course or applicable experience working in IV Therapy or an equivalent combination of education training and experience when required by site practice.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice for sonography procedures including abdominal obstetrical pelvic peripheral vascular small parts and cardiac sonography.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the aseptic techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic sonographic and medical imaging equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of imaging acquisition applications and digital imaging storage and distribution networks such as PACS.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families coworkers physicians other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengthsbased care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
Echocardiography required
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publiclyfunded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equitydeserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Employment Type
Full-Time
