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Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services AuthorityThe Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canadas North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.Job InformationAre you looking to practice meaningful, high-impact diagnostic imaging in one of Canada-s most unique and rewarding environments? Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife is seeking a skilled and compassionate Sonographer to join our Diagnostic Imaging team. In this role, you will independently perform and interpret high-quality ultrasound examinations that directly support timely and accurate diagnoses for patients across the Northwest Territories and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.Stanton is the territorial referral centre, serving approximately 43,000 residents across 1.2 million square kilometers. You will work in a collaborative, supportive team environment alongside Radiologists, Medical Radiation Technologists, CT Technologists, and fellow Sonographers. With approximately 7,000+ ultrasounds performed annually, this role offers a diverse and dynamic scope of practice, including abdominal, obstetrical, cardiac, vascular, pediatric, and small parts imaging, as well as procedural support for biopsies and aspirations.The incumbent is expected to model and promote a culturally safe, anti-racist, and trauma-informed environment that supports relationship-based care and equitable access to services for Indigenous peoples. This includes demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and respect for diverse worldviews, practices, and customs in all patient interactions.Working as part of an interdisciplinary Diagnostic Imaging team, the Sonographer conducts a broad range of examinations including adult and pediatric neck, abdomen, pelvis, scrotum, breast, cardiac, deep vein, and obstetrical imaging. The role also includes supporting invasive procedures, maintaining equipment quality control, participating in accreditation processes, and ensuring compliance with NTHSSA policies, Sonography Canada standards, and the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers guidelines.Key ResponsibilitiesIndependently perform, interpret, and document high-quality sonographic examinations in accordance with professional standards and departmental proceduresProvide technical interpretation and communicate findings to Radiologists and referring physiciansEnsure patients are informed, prepared, and appropriate candidates for examinationsReview and obtain relevant clinical history prior to examinationsAccurately document and enter examination data into RIS and PACS systemsRecognize and communicate abnormal findings to Radiologists or referring physiciansProvide handson assistance during invasive procedures (e.g., biopsies, aspirations)Perform quality control testing, equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and minor maintenanceAdvocate for patient dignity, autonomy, confidentiality, and culturally safe careParticipate in accreditation activities and departmental quality initiativesKey QualificationsKnowledge and ability to perform and interpret detailed ultrasound examinations across multiple anatomical regionsComprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and ultrasound physicsAbility to recognize and document pathological changesSkills in operating ultrasound equipment, RIS, and PACS systemsHighly developed finemotor skills and handeye coordinationStrong communication skills with medical and nonmedical individualsAbility to work independently with remote Radiologist supervisionDemonstrated commitment to cultural safety, diversity, inclusion, and traumainformed practiceTo be successful in this role, typically the above qualifications would be attained by:This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a Canadian Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program from an accredited facility.Additional RequirementsRegistration with Sonography Canada is required. The incumbent will be required to authorize the employer to independently verify the registration with Sonography Canada.Continuing education is required to maintain the Sonography Canada registration and stay current with the everchanging technology (30 hours of continuing sonography education must be completed every three years).GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Department of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesYELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOORBOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106Fax (867) : If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr