Medical Imaging Vascular Sonographer - (206464.1)
Island HealthIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the supervisor, and under the general supervision of a radiologist, the MI Vascular Sonographer performs vascular ultrasound examinations. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, forms and reports; preparing and monitoring supplies and equipment; patient monitoring; and operating ultrasound equipment, including preparing and presenting patient data to radiologist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Technologist Diploma program.
Sonography Canada and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification credentials as a Vascular Sonographer and one (1) year recent, related experience in a health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Eligible for registration with Sonography Canada.
Skills And Abilities
- Organize and coordinate workload.
- Establish priorities in collaboration with others.
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Problem solve.
- Foster good public relations.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physically able to perform the duties of the position.
Requirements