Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Halifax

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Req ID: 170813
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: DI Diagnostic Ultrasound
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

About the Opportunity

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer reports to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, as a member of the Diagnostic Imaging Team performs patient care, technical activities and duties directly related to the overall functioning of the department. The purpose of this position involves the performance of routine and specialized ultrasound procedures in the Diagnostic Imaging Department ensuring proper application of ultrasound techniques and procedures.

Travel to other sites may be required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Sonography Canada certification
Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
Current CPR Certification
Comprehension of the technical language in order to be able to review and use manuals and take part in relevant discussions
Previous experience is an asset
Registration with more than one ultrasound credential is an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Call back, stand by and shift work required, including days, evenings, and weekend and holiday coverage. Nights may be required.

Compensation and Incentives

$34.24 - $39.96 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.