SONOGRAPHER

Company

Interior Health

Location

REVELSTOKE

Duties

Position Summary

We are currently seeking Sonographers to join the Medical Imaging team at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) in Revelstoke, British Columbia.

Casual employment means work requirements can vary between Zero and 37.5 hours per week. Work will be available on a short-notice, on-call bases and/or blocks of shifts pre-scheduled to relieve leaves of absences. Opportunity to apply for Regular employment positions within the Internal Recruitment job posting process. Shift times are 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday with weekends and statutory holidays off.

What Will You Work On?
The Medical Imaging department houses 1 Ultrasound room and services offered include general Ultrasonography. Sonographers work with the Philips Epiq unit that was purchased in 2015. Our team works closely with off-site Radiologists through teleradiography. Revelstoke is a vibrant community with many young families and outdoor enthusiasts; therefore obstetrics and MSK ultrasound make up a routine portion of our work.

How Will You Create Impact?
Our Sonographers provide important services to a diverse rural community. You will be an integral part of a committed health care team who prides themselves on delivering excellent care to Revelstoke and surrounding areas.

How Will We Help You Grow?
Successful applicants to this position will have tailored department and hospital orientation. Opportunities for additional training in MSK and breast ultrasounds may be available.

Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a team player with great patient care and excellent communication skills. The successful applicant needs to be flexible as the environment is ever changing.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized/accredited North American Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography).
• Current certification with Sonography Canada as required for the assigned practice area (such as, Generalist and/or Cardiac) and/or current certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as required for the assigned practice area (such as, Abdomen/Small Parts, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Cardiac, and/or Vascular).
• Eligible for membership with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor.