Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Diagnostic Imaging (Signing Bonus Available)
Req ID: 183987
Location: Central Zone, Bayer's Lake Community Outpatient Centre
Department: DI ULTRASOUND-BLC
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $5,000 signing bonus with a defined Return of Service contract.
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.
This will be a multi-site position based at the Bayers Lake Community Outpatients Centre and will include shifts at the Halifax Infirmary and the Victoria General Hospital.
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
- Full-time long-assignment, 75 hours biweekly
- Approximately 18 months
- Call back, stand by and shift work required, including days, evenings, nights, and weekend and holiday coverage
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.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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.