Mobile UltraSonographer

Job Summary: The Northern Mobile Ultrasound Program delivers ultrasound services to First Nation communities within the Sioux Lookout area.

The Mobile Sonographer will be responsible for addressing community ultrasound needs to improve access to care and coordination between service providers. The Mobile Sonographers are a vital member of the Primary Care Team. They coordinate, perform and evaluate ultrasounds as ordered and within their college guidelines

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The Mobile Sonographer is directly accountable to the Nurse Manager of the Primary Care Tea

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Salary Ran** ge: $88,049 - $113,338 per an

numPosition Typ e: Full-t

imePosting Typ e: This job posting is for an existing vacan

cy.Closing Dat e: Open until fill

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Qualificat**

ions• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employme

nt).• Graduate of an accredited training program in Sonogra

phy.• Active membership with Sonography Canada and CMRITO registration requi

red.• Minimum 2 years general ultrasound experience prefer

red.• Ability to do general ultrasound and small parts studies is requi

red.• OBS High Risk and breast experience an as

set.• Experience working with First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout catchment area would be an as

set.• Awareness of and sensitivity to the health issues of a diverse community and experience working with First Nations communities is an as

set.• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout catchment area would be an as

set.• Strong written and oral communication ski

lls.• Experience with PAC’s/EMR syst

ems.• Strong computer ski

lls.• Must be willing to travel by various mo

des.• Must have a valid Driver’s Lic

ense• Must be willing to relocate and live in Sioux Lookout (or within a daily commuting dista

nce)• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular ba

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Roles and Responsibil**

ities• Scheduling of pati

ents.• Providing ultrasound exams for obstetrics, abdomen, pelvic/gyn and others as

able.• Ensuring case studies/images are uploaded to P

AC’s.• Communicate with the radiologist regul

arly.• Assist in preparing monthly and year end repor

ting.• Must be familiar with equipment and competent in performing tests, preventative maintenance and documentation of res

ults.• Prepare the exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct examinat

ions.• Recognize and record the appropriate anatomy and pathology using sonographic equip

ment.• Care properly for sonography equipment and report equipment fai

lure.• Alert appropriate medical staff of any abnormalities that need immediate atten

tion.• Manage multiple priorities and projects, and display flexibility in a fast-paced work environ

ment.• Display good work ethic and friendly and cheerful disposi

tion.• Maintain the strictest levels of confidentia

lity.• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when neces

sary.• Provide support to coordinate services based on community need and availability of accommodations and clinical s

pace.• Act as a resource to assist in providing culturally sensitive health

care.• Dealing with PACS and Meditech is

sues.• Performs administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and object

ives.• Provide assistance and other duties as assi

gned.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever pos

sible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their appli

cation.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time em

• ployees:Pens
• ion planFitness reimbursement
• programComprehensive insurance
• coverageProfessional development oppor
• tunitiesRelocation as

sistance