Diagnostic Sonographer I

You’re a detail-oriented diagnostic sonographer with keen visual discernment and a reassuring bedside manner. A highly skilled professional, you bring advanced expertise in Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) ultrasound and the ability to work confidently in complex clinical environments. With at least three years of dedicated MFM sonography experience, you produce high quality diagnostic images that support accurate clinical decision making and enhance patient care. Alberta Health Services (AHS) needs someone like you to join our dynamic MFM team serving multiple tertiary care sites in Calgary. As an MFM Sonographer on our team, you will support a safe and efficient patient and family centered care experience. you will perform advanced MFM and high-risk obstetrical ultrasound examinations using specialized protocols, produce high-quality diagnostic images for complex maternal, fetal and placental conditions, provide real time ultrasound assistance during fetal procedures (e.g. fetal therapy interventions), collaborate closely with MFM specialists, nurses, and other members of the high-risk obstetrics team. You will also be required to work safely and efficiently across multiple clinic environments including inpatient units and procedural areas. You are also required to maintain meticulous documentation and image archiving in accordance with AHS standards and College regulatory requirements as well as participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives within the MFM program.

As a Diagnostic Sonographer I, you will perform a variety of standardized and complex ultrasound services for the diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. Your responsibilities include preparing the patient for examination, reviewing patient history, explaining procedures, obtaining ultrasound images of diagnostic quality, and takes initial action to resolve abnormal findings. You will assist with diagnosis, clinical intervention and patient management all while ensuring a high level of patient care and safety. Your work may include assisting Radiologists and Cardiologists, Perinatologists and other medical staff with special procedures where required.

Completion of extended diploma from an accredited ultrasound program or completion of certification in Diagnostic Sonography from an accredited program. Active or eligible for registration with Sonography Canada and/or Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

A minimum of three years maternal fetal medicine-based scanning experience in a tertiary care or high-risk obstetrics setting. Demonstrated proficiency in detailed fetal anatomy imaging, Doppler ultrasound, and high-risk pregnancy assessment. Experience assisting with ultrasound-guided obstetric or fetal procedures. Ability to work independently across multi-site clinical locations. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills. Should be able to complete a scan interview as part of the hiring process.

Working knowledge of EPIC and Astraia. A minimum of three years dedicated Maternal Fetal Medicine experience. Demonstrated proficient organizational, technical, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills required. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations required. Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility, to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.