Are you the next Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Clinical Educator/Instructor at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)?

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Clinical Educator/Instructor to join the team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Clinical Educator/Instructor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work in a team-based environment and be responsible and accountable for providing modality-specific medical imaging (MI) and interdisciplinary clinical education and clinical instruction.
• Practice in accordance with professional practice guidelines as outlined by Sonography Canada.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in diagnostic medical sonography practice and performs technical functions, as required.

CLINICAL EDUCATOR

The 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 INSTRUCTOR

The 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.

Education & Experience

• Graduate 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 & Abilities

• Comprehensive 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 Standards.
• Broad 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.

There may be opportunity to support  at other Coastal VCH sites either in person or virtually (Every 3rd Tuesday off).

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.