Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Diagnostic Imaging

Company : IWK Health : Req ID :158565 Department/Program :Diagnostic Ultrasound, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics Location : Halifax Type of Employment :Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Start Date : ASAP Union Status : NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit Compensation : $34.0735 :

• $41.1555 /hour Closing Date**: Open Until Filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Successful applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $10,000. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for a (2) two-year period.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

The Opportunity : The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs high quality ultrasound studies for pediatric, obstetrical, gynecological patients and interventional procedures under the direction of a Radiologist. The Sonographer participates in the training of other Sonographers, Students, and Residents as required. The incumbent provides diagnostic quality images using accepted protocol; processes and archives images to facilitate radiologist’s reporting as part of the patient record; maintains accurate patient files in the radiology information system(RIS) as per standard operating procedures; maintains a professional attitude; demonstrates teamwork with punctuality and consistent workload with high performance and practices excellent patient care at all times.

Hours of Work : 7.5 hour shifts; Monday to Friday, variable shifts and after hours call on a rotational basis

Your Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited training program in diagnostic medical imaging
• Registered or eligible to be registered with NSCMIRTP and maintain an ongoing active license in good standing
• Experience in pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiac and vascular, neurosonography and interventional procedures preferred
• Participation in ultrasound quality assurance activities and advanced training in sonography as required such as fetal cardiac sonography and neurosonography
• All levels of experience encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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