Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Clinical Educator/Instructor - Site/Department (P2BE)
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Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a patient and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, works in a team-based environment and is responsible and accountable for providing modality-specific medical imaging (MI) and interdisciplinary clinical education and clinical instruction. This position practices in accordance with professional practice guidelines as outlined by Sonography Canada.Demonstrates expertise and leadership in diagnostic medical sonography practice and performs technical functions, as required.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. CLINICAL EDUCATORThe Clinical Education provides clinical/practice support (i.e. Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General, Cardiac, Vascular, and/or Breast), formal training and education to designated staff. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates site education programs to support access and flow and to meet the needs of the technologists at the designated site. Works under the direction of the Manager, Site Coordinator, and/or Supervisor to establish and/or develop the educational/training priorities for the designated program by collaborating with the Regional Clinical Education team, Regional Educator for Radiology Technology and other educators and practice leaders across VCH to ensure alignment of best practices for educational theory and practice and to remain connected with developing best practices within the profession.CLINICAL INSTRUCTORThe Clinical Instructor is responsible for overseeing the organizations clinical experience of diagnostic medical sonography students during their rotation through the department by identifying student learning needs, developing appropriate educational content, student rotations and placement and is accountable for the students’ learning outcomes. Works in collaboration with the applicable academic institution(s) to develop, organize, plan and deliver the training program and coordinates training activities for technology students. Develops, plans, coordinates and assesses training activities for the technology students, implements an evaluation system to evaluate student progress during clinical training, acts as a liaison between academic institution(s) and department personnel, supports the training of technologists ensuring students have a positive clinical experience and maintains various training records and manuals. QUALIFICATIONS:QUALIFICATIONSEducation & ExperienceGraduate of a recognized training program in Medical Diagnostic Sonography and certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Sonography Canada including successful completion of the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA).Five (5) years' recent, related medical imaging experience in the designated medical imaging modality including completion of a professional instructional program and recent experience creating educational materials, implementing education strategies, utilizing knowledge translation abilities and experience mentoring staff and/or students, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Completion of a professional instructional program for teaching at the college level such as Educator Pathway 1 and 2, Instructors Diploma Program or Adult Education Certificate or related health care degree.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification-Level C or Basic Life Support (BCLS), as required.Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of organization policies, legislation, procedures, and standards of care.Comprehensive knowledge of Diagnostic Medical Sonography theory in the designated modality and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques.Broad knowledge of Sonography Canada, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or other relevant national professional association practice guidelines and competency profiles for technologists.Broad Knowledge of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. Diagnostic Accreditation Program StandardsBroad knowledge of adult education theory and recognized experience with curriculum and instructional design principles and practices.Broad knowledge of tele-health and technology-based learning.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Demonstrated ability to develop and construct effective and dynamic education modules.Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, facilitate, teach, orient, train and assess staff.Demonstrated ability in education strategies.Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement orientation and training and learning plans.Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of enquiry and evidence-based practice.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. verbally and in writing and effectively deal with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their circle of care, and outside agencies.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.Computer literacy related to tele-health and technology-based learning.Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Clinical Educator/Instructor - Site/Department (P2BE)
About the role
Description JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a patient and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, works in a team-based environment and is responsible and accountable for providing modality-specific medical imaging (MI) and interdisciplinary clinical education and clinical instruction. This position practices in accordance with professional practice guidelines as outlined by Sonography Canada.Demonstrates expertise and leadership in diagnostic medical sonography practice and performs technical functions, as required.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. CLINICAL EDUCATORThe Clinical Education provides clinical/practice support (i.e. Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General, Cardiac, Vascular, and/or Breast), formal training and education to designated staff. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates site education programs to support access and flow and to meet the needs of the technologists at the designated site. Works under the direction of the Manager, Site Coordinator, and/or Supervisor to establish and/or develop the educational/training priorities for the designated program by collaborating with the Regional Clinical Education team, Regional Educator for Radiology Technology and other educators and practice leaders across VCH to ensure alignment of best practices for educational theory and practice and to remain connected with developing best practices within the profession.CLINICAL INSTRUCTORThe Clinical Instructor is responsible for overseeing the organizations clinical experience of diagnostic medical sonography students during their rotation through the department by identifying student learning needs, developing appropriate educational content, student rotations and placement and is accountable for the students’ learning outcomes. Works in collaboration with the applicable academic institution(s) to develop, organize, plan and deliver the training program and coordinates training activities for technology students. Develops, plans, coordinates and assesses training activities for the technology students, implements an evaluation system to evaluate student progress during clinical training, acts as a liaison between academic institution(s) and department personnel, supports the training of technologists ensuring students have a positive clinical experience and maintains various training records and manuals. QUALIFICATIONS:QUALIFICATIONSEducation & ExperienceGraduate of a recognized training program in Medical Diagnostic Sonography and certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Sonography Canada including successful completion of the Sonography Canada Skills Assessment (CCSA).Five (5) years' recent, related medical imaging experience in the designated medical imaging modality including completion of a professional instructional program and recent experience creating educational materials, implementing education strategies, utilizing knowledge translation abilities and experience mentoring staff and/or students, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Completion of a professional instructional program for teaching at the college level such as Educator Pathway 1 and 2, Instructors Diploma Program or Adult Education Certificate or related health care degree.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification-Level C or Basic Life Support (BCLS), as required.Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of organization policies, legislation, procedures, and standards of care.Comprehensive knowledge of Diagnostic Medical Sonography theory in the designated modality and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques.Broad knowledge of Sonography Canada, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or other relevant national professional association practice guidelines and competency profiles for technologists.Broad Knowledge of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. Diagnostic Accreditation Program StandardsBroad knowledge of adult education theory and recognized experience with curriculum and instructional design principles and practices.Broad knowledge of tele-health and technology-based learning.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Demonstrated ability to develop and construct effective and dynamic education modules.Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, facilitate, teach, orient, train and assess staff.Demonstrated ability in education strategies.Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement orientation and training and learning plans.Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of enquiry and evidence-based practice.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. verbally and in writing and effectively deal with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their circle of care, and outside agencies.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.Computer literacy related to tele-health and technology-based learning.Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.