Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Technologist

Original job posting

Perform general, specialized, and emergency ultrasound examinations, producing accurate diagnostic images and providing patient preparation, consent, and education. Maintain patient records, communicate technical impressions to the healthcare team, and support quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and supply management.

Job details

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members. Position Overview Diagnostic Medical Sonographers deliver essential diagnostic imaging services to radiologists, specialists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. These images are critical in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, injuries, and diseases. This role involves working with advanced ultrasound equipment in a multidisciplinary setting, supporting both scheduled and urgent patient needs. The clinic hours are 7:30 am - 3:30 pm - Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends! Services are provided to active military members. No seniors, no children. Responsibilities Provide ultrasound services and perform general, specialized, and emergency examinations in accordance with Sonography Canada standards; Deliver high-quality patient care, including preparation, consent, and education throughout the imaging process; Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and evaluate diagnostic images, ensuring accuracy and quality; Maintain accurate patient records and communicate technical impressions to the healthcare team; Support a safe, efficient clinical environment through quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and supply management. Qualifications All Diagnostic Medical Sonographers must possess: Current certification and Full Practice Membership with Sonography Canada; and A valid BLS (Healthcare Provider) or CPR/AED Level C certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience is required, including: Performing general, specialized, and emergency ultrasound examinations in a clinical setting; Applying diagnostic imaging quality assurance practices; and Operating digital imaging systems such as ultrasound, RIS, and PACS. Additional Requirements Ability to obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance #

What you’ll do

Perform general, specialized, and emergency ultrasound examinations, producing accurate diagnostic images and providing patient preparation, consent, and education. Maintain patient records, communicate technical impressions to the healthcare team, and support quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and supply management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current Sonography Canada certification and Full Practice Membership, as well as valid BLS Healthcare Provider or CPR/AED Level C certification. At least two years of clinical experience is required, including general, specialized, and emergency ultrasound examinations, imaging quality assurance, and use of digital imaging systems such as ultrasound, RIS, and PACS; candidates must also be able to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Status clearance.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ultrasound Imaging
• General Ultrasound Examinations
• Specialized Ultrasound Examinations
• Emergency Ultrasound Examinations
• Patient Care
• Patient Preparation
• Informed Consent
• Patient Education
• Diagnostic Image Evaluation
• Quality Assurance
• Patient Recordkeeping
• Technical Impressions Communication
• Ultrasound Equipment Maintenance
• Supply Management
• RIS
• PACS

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector