Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; General Procedures & Cardiac Sonography- New Grads Job Abbotsford area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Salary

Salary range: CAD $40.83 - $50.94 / hour

Job Summary

New Grad Diagnostic Sonographer Opportunities!

You’ve put in the hours. You’ve mastered the science. Now it’s time to turn your talent into a meaningful career.

We’re excited to welcome new graduate Diagnostic Sonographers who are eager to learn, grow, and make an immediate impact in patient care. This is more than your first job—it’s the foundation of a long, supported, and rewarding career in medical imaging.

Why This Role Is Perfect for New Grads

Support from Day One – Structured orientation, hands‑on training, and mentorship from experienced technologists
Learn & Grow – Exposure to a broad range of exams, modern equipment, and best‑in‑class imaging practices
Team That Has Your Back – Collaborative, inclusive environment where questions are encouraged and learning is valued
Career Pathways – Opportunities to cross‑train, specialize, and advance as you gain experience
Patient Impact – Be a vital part of the diagnostic journey, making a real difference every single day

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor/Site Coordinator, the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (General Procedures & Cardiac Sonography) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular, small parts and echocardiography ultrasound examinations, observing patient safety practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the diagnostic imaging information system, preparing patients for specific procedures, and conducting examinations utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques. May perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist/Cardiologist. Participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

Receives and prepares patients for testing by methods such as receiving and completing requisitions, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing, entering patient information into the diagnostic imaging information system and image processing systems as required, explaining procedures to patients and monitoring patients comfort level to ensure patient is at ease while obtaining required results.

Performs ultrasound procedures on various sections of the body such as abdominal, obstetrical, pelvic, peripheral vascular, small parts, and echocardiography by methods such as positioning patients, placing probe on designated area, utilizing ultrasound and Doppler techniques in accordance with established procedures to obtain images, labelling permanent records and archiving of acquired data. May perform venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist/Cardiologist.

May be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an emergency.

Assists in procedural rooms by methods such as setting up biopsy trays following basic aseptic technique, assisting the radiologist/cardiologist with interventional procedures, labelling/requisitions, and providing support and comfort to the patient during the procedure.

Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergency situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Checks resultant images for technical quality and completeness, prepares technical worksheet, and discusses images with the radiologist/cardiologist to ensure examinations address…