Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist

Your Opportunity:
As a Diagnostic Sonographer with the Echocardiography (ECHO) lab at the Mazankowski, you will be responsible for the coordination and performance of Cardiac Ultrasound examinations, including adult transthoracic, transesophageal, dobutamine stress echocardiogram, and exercise stress echocardiograms. In this position you will also be responsible for in-patient and out-patient tests as well as portable echocardiograms. Under limited supervision, you will perform standardized and complex procedures for the diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. Leadership duties as an ECHO Diagnostic Sonographer include teaching ultrasound students and medical residents.
Description:
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.

Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: 2A7 Cardiac Sciences
Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 26-JAN-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 05-FEB-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 36
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $45.59
Maximum Salary: $58.79
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: 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).
Additional Required Qualifications: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Registered with Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS), the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP). Must be able to lift, mobilize and transport patients via stretcher and wheelchair.
Preferred Qualifications: Displays professionalism. Good decision-making skills, capable of showing initiative and maintaining a cooperative and flexible attitude. Displays tact, courtesy, and empathy when dealing with patients and families. The ability to work independently as well as effectively with others in a wide variety of clinical and educational situations. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written skills. Working knowledge of computer applications.