Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
- Diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician
- Diagnostic radiology residency programs
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Willing to relocate
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Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Analyze the patient during the treatments
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Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
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Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
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Supervise other specialized sonographers
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Supervise students in training
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Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
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Train students or other medical sonographers
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Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
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Provide personnal asistance to patients during treatments
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Prepare examination reports for physicians
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Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Certification
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Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Registration
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
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Abdominal sonography
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Obstetrical and gynecological sonography
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Peripheral vascular sonography
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Adult echocardiography
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Pediatric echocardiography
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Attention to detail
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Interpersonal awareness
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Reliability
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.