Sonographer

Sonographer, Diagnostic Imaging

Salary: Range 15, $101,400 to $121,075 per year ($52.00 to $62.09 per hour) Status: Full-time,

Indeterminate

Competition #: 028-23

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found

*Effective November 1ˢᵗ, 2024, this position is eligible for a temporary Labour Market Supplement

of $11,000 upon recruitment and may be eligible for an additional temporary Labour Market

Supplement of $11,000 upon one year of continuous service. Terms and conditions apply*

The Sonographer provides ultrasound services to the clients, upon referral from the medical staff,

in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the Diagnostic Imaging Department;

with adherence to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and or

Sonography Canada Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice; and within the context of the vision

and mission statement of the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority. The incumbent produces good quality images in a safe and efficient manner to aid the local physicians and the off-site Radiologist in obtaining a timely diagnosis and treatment for all clients.

Qualifications:

• Must be registered with the ARDMS and/or be Sonography Canada Credentialed.

• Must have a sound knowledge of ultrasound physics and principles, machinery knobology, knowledge of quality control tests and how to use their results to troubleshoot the equipment, cross-sectional anatomy, as well as physiology and pathology of all areas to be examined sonographically. The incumbent must be able to distinguish between a normal variant and an acute, traumatic or pathological change.

• CPR and WHMIS are required.

• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format, with

medical, non-medical personnel and all clients.

• Must be able to function as a contributing member of the multi-disciplinary team as well as be

able to work independently.

• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Must maintain confidentiality and respect of patients at all times.

• Must have excellent computer literacy skills and have knowledge of diagnostic imaging

software.

• Must have an awareness and sensitivity to the cross-cultural needs of the clients. In a

Diagnostic Imaging department without a Radiologist on-site, great demands are placed on the

ability of the individual to work independently and provide expertise beyond the normal scope of

these disciplines.

In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a Northern Allowance of $2.90 per hour up to

$5,662 per year, extended health and dental benefits, a generous relocation package, ample leaves, and abundant in-house training. All job offers are subject to references, a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector search) and an Employee Health Risk Assessment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Priority Hiring ranks shall be as follows:

• Indigenous Canadian, meaning a member of a Canadian First Nation, or an Inuk or Métis

person;

• Long-Term Northern Resident, meaning a person who has lived at least half their lives in the

Northwest Territories;

• People living with disabilities as defined in the Northwest Territories Human Rights Act, or

members of the LGBTQA2S community;

• Northern Residents, meaning persons who have resided in the Northwest Territories for at least

twelve (12) continuous months at the time of application.

Candidates shall be invited to identify their eligibility for Priority Hiring in the job posting at

the time of application.

For full job description, including required knowledge, skills & abilities, please see job

posting/job description on our website at www.hayriverhealth.ca under the ‘Careers’ section.

How to apply:

Applicants should send their resume via email to hrhssa_competitions@gov.nt.ca