ultrasound technician

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
• Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
• Observe and care for patients throughout examinations
• Prepare examination reports for physicians
• Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Certification

Area of specialization

• Abdominal sonography
• Obstetrical and gynecological sonography
• Peripheral vascular sonography

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer