Diagnostic Sonographer

Your Opportunity

The Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) is a family‑centered facility that is a cornerstone of quality care for the population of Red Deer and central Alberta. The Ultrasound Department at the RDRHC is offering an exciting opportunity to become a regular part‑time employee with a multi‑disciplinary team and to develop your sonography skills in a dynamic, acute care setting. The RDRHC is the largest hospital in the central zone and is currently the 4th highest in acuity of care across Alberta health care centres.

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 diagnostic‑quality ultrasound images, and taking 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, Cardiologists, Perinatologists and other medical staff with special procedures where required. You will be care and participating in technical impression reviews for both routine and critical patients.

Your responsibilities will include excellent patient care, skilled technical abilities in obtaining diagnostic ultrasound images, collaboration with Radiologists and fellow sonographers, and participation in ongoing educational pursuits such as meetings, conferences, in‑services and professional development programmes. Commitment to professional development, excellent communication skills, conflict resolution, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem‑solving and decision‑making are all key elements to being successful in this role.

• Classification: Diagnostic Sonographer I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 26‑JAN‑2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05‑FEB‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 04‑JAN‑2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per Cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.96
• Maximum Salary: $52.83
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an 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).

As Required.

As Required.