General Duty Sonographer

Job title: General Duty Sonographer

Job description: Requisition ID: 307001

Position Number: 20033742

Posting End Date: January 15, 2022

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging – GGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: SH UFCW-832

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 03/11/2022 – 09/15/2023

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $36.963, $38.073, $39.212, $40.392, $41.603, $42.856

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred 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 direction of the Manager (or designate), the incumbent:

• Performs a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. The type and extent of the procedure varies depending on the client’s history and or direction from the supervising physician. These could include eye, thyroid, breast, testicles, vascular, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities and obstetrical studies.
• Supervises students, in conjunction with the Clinical Instructor, and assists in research and teaching projects.
• Practice patient care in a manner that protects patient’s legal rights, including consent, confidentiality, privacy, health directives and restraints.

Experience

• Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Diploma in an allied health discipline required.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Diagnostic Ultrasound.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Upon hire, must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer), and must become a registered member within three months of hire. Must maintain active status with either or both registries.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Position requires a high degree of technical expertise and a thorough knowledge of all specialized areas in diagnostic ultrasound in order to perform a wide range of ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally, and within an inter-disciplinary environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to adapt readily, and respond with initiative, to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload.
• Must be able to function as an independent, self directed professional.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical analysis.
• Must have the ability to use professional judgment to adapt and apply procedures, protocols and professional standards of care to new and changing technology and needs of others.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer large and/or heavy clients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• Must be able to lift and position clients, some of whom are in a state of unconsciousness.
• Follows Patient Lift and Transfer guidelines.
• May be exposed to radiation (within acceptable limits).
• May be exposed to extreme client injuries.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

The Collective Agreement this position is covered under, is identified by the Union noted above. As a result of The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act, the bargaining agent for this position may differ from the Union identified. In the event you have any questions, please contact your site Human Resources Department.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the “Apply” icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Direct care workers are required to either be vaccinated for Covid-19 or to participate in on-going regular Covid-19 testing pursuant to Orders made under The Public Health Act C.C.S.M. c.P210. Successful applicants will be notified at the time of offer of the applicability of this requirement for this position.

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