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Sonographer

Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Relocation Assistance

About the role

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is seeking a Sonographer to join the Diagnostic Imaging team at the Inuvik Regional Hospital in Inuvik.

If you're looking for an opportunity to practice at the top of your profession while making a meaningful impact in northern healthcare, this role offers a diverse scope of practice, professional autonomy, and the chance to provide essential diagnostic imaging services to patients across the Beaufort Delta and Sahtu regions.

About the Role Working closely with the Regional Manager, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging and the Team Lead, Diagnostic Imaging, you'll perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations for adult and pediatric patients. Working independently with remote Radiologist support, you'll produce high-quality diagnostic images that support timely and accurate patient diagnoses while delivering compassionate, culturally safe care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities Perform a broad range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including obstetrical, abdominal, pelvic, vascular, breast, cardiac, and pediatric imaging Review patient history, explain procedures, and produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic images for Radiologist interpretation Document examinations and maintain patient records using RIS and PACS systems Communicate abnormal findings when appropriate and collaborate with Physicians, Radiologists, and healthcare teams Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and culturally safe, relationship-based care throughout every examination Perform quality control procedures and assist with the maintenance of ultrasound equipment

Qualifications Required Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: Successful completion of a Canadian Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program from an accredited institution Two (2) years of related experience, including first-, second-, and third-trimester obstetrical examinations Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Registration with Sonography Canada is required.

Learn More The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit: GNWT Careers Benefits NWT Tourism

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