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Sonography Canada
The national voice for diagnostic medical sonographers in Canada
At Sonography Canada, we understand you and your profession. We support members with comprehensive and affordable PLI, continuing education, employment opportunities and much more. A Sonography Canada membership offers the best value for your professional and personal life.
Our association represents over 6,500 members by:
• Supporting the profession through our national credentials and entry-to-practice credentialing exams. A Sonography Canada credential indicates that sonographers have met national educational and competency requirements of the profession.
• Supporting the diagnostic medical sonographer through their career, by offering continuing professional development (CPD in the form of webinars, hands-on workshops, and our annual national conference, and other resources, such as the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography
• Advocating on behalf of the profession, and
• Providing standardized policy and professional practice guidelines, intended as the entry- to-practice standard for Canadian sonographers in the delivery of safe, effective, high quality and ethical patient care. The guidelines are based on the Sonography Canada National Competency Profiles, national practice surveys, and review of national and international practice standards and guidelines and should be considered as a reference document for all Canadian workplace guidelines.
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Canada Diagnostic Centres
Why Work at CDC?
At CDC, we have some of the world’s most advanced imaging equipment. All of which means nothing if we don’t have the right team of experts delivering their capabilities. We know that people, just like our equipment, only perform at optimum potential under the right circumstances. And it’s why we place such importance on building and maintaining a team of professionals and support staff that are industry-leading. Check out what some of our people have to say about working at CDC.
If you are ready to join a team of professionals excited by continuous education in advanced imaging, to do a job that makes a genuine difference in people’s lives, and to be part of a team that makes it all hum, we’d love to hear from you.
Keynote Sponsor
Mayfair Diagnostics
Mayfair Diagnostics is owned and operated by over 50 radiologists and employs more than 550 employees. We have been leading the way in delivering specialized and diverse medical imaging services since 1911. Mayfair Diagnostics provides screening, diagnostic, and interventional medical imaging services across 14 locations in Calgary, and one each in Cochrane, Saskatoon, and Regina. Each year our expert team uses state-of-the-art technology to serve over 550,000 patients in both urban and rural and remote locations.
WHY MAYFAIR?
We’re partners. Partners with each other and partners with our patients. Helping people feel safe, comfortable, trusted, and confident. Guided by a sense of compassion, generosity, and protectiveness, we focus on empowering others with the knowledge they need to be the very best version of themselves.
As a part of our team, you are our most valuable resource. This is why we put an emphasis on creating a culture that encourages you to focus on the things you love, both at work and outside of it. We understand that life doesn’t always happen according to schedule, which is why offering you flexible work options is important to us. We’re also committed to investing in you. Whether you want to lead a team, help patients get the life-changing information they need, or work with the most advanced technologies, we are committed to helping you live your passions and realize your dreams.
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Canon Medical Systems Canada
Ultrasound
Our Clinical Solution
Canon has an ultrasound solution for a wide range of clinical environments. By working with clinicians, technologies develop and improve to meet the ever broadening clinical demand. Select your area of interest to find out more about how Canon ultrasound is developed with patients in mind.
Our Products
Canon product range is designed to meet the daily demands from small, mobile clinic machines to university hospital systems with research needs. In this section you can review each individual product and see the technology that makes a difference, every day.
Our Technology
Canon continues to develop technologies to meet your clinical needs. In this section, you can review Canon’s unique technology that provides exceptional clinical value and helps increase productivity on a daily basis.
CCE / Samsung
We are The Ultrasound Specialists
Established in 1995, CCE Medical Equipment is the one-stop shop for all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related products. We are the largest distributor of ultrasound equipment in Canada.
We specialize in new, used and reconditioned equipment, with a dedicated service team of qualified biomedical engineers, clinical applications specialists, and business consultants. Our promise is to always find the most suitable equipment for your needs and ensure the best value for your hard-earned dollars.
At CCE, we buy, sell, lease and rent most makes and models of diagnostic ultrasound equipment. CCE is proud to be the nationwide distributor of Samsung Ultrasound equipment (excluding Quebec). As longstanding industry leaders, CCE also has a long list of global vendors, and extensive inventory of high quality reconditioned ultrasound equipment including the most popular brands like GE, Canon/Toshiba, Philips, Siemens, Mindray, Sonoscape, Chison, and many more.
GE HealthCare
Extraordinary images. Specialized systems. Innovative solutions. Every GE Healthcare ultrasound system is designed with you, your specialty, and your patients in mind. You're devoted to providing the best patient care. We're committed to providing technologies to help you excel every day.
Mindray Medical Canada
Ultrasound Machines by Mindray
As the healthcare industry faces pressure to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs, clinicians are turning to ultrasound for a more cost-effective, real-time, and patient-friendly imaging alternative. Mindray offers innovative, leading-edge, accessible ultrasound machines that empower you to provide the highest quality of care now and in the future. Experience peace of mind and see something better with Mindray ultrasound.
Our team is disrupting the industry, radically addressing today’s needs with the technology of tomorrow.
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Insight Medical Imaging
Insight Medical Imaging is a partnership of 36 radiologists and associates providing a complete range of diagnostic imaging to Edmonton and surrounding area. Our 16 clinics include convenient facilities in Fort McMurray, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Leduc, and Spruce Grove.
Your Health Is Our Vision
Insight Medical Imaging is in the healthcare industry to act as a catalyst for change, offer services and expertise not found elsewhere, and make meaningful connections.
In an industry that can be fast-paced and metrics-oriented, we pride ourselves on being a part of the overall journey. We take the time to create open communication and build relationships with our patients, physicians, and employees. We strive to humanize the healthcare experience by listening, answering questions, and being there when needed.
Who's Important To Us
• Our Patients – by being part of every touchpoint in their journey and making them feel comfortable during a situation that can often be unknown and scary.
• Our Physicians – by building a relationship and working together to come up with a timely and accurate diagnosis.
• Our Employees – by creating an approachable environment that encourages professional development and growth.
• Life at Insight Medical Imaging
• At Insight Medical Imaging, we’re dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest asset: our employees. We believe there is a direct relationship between employee satisfaction and providing the highest levels of patient care.
• That’s why we do our very best to support our employees, from providing extensive training and educational opportunities, to encouraging healthy lifestyles and flexible hours. As pioneers in our industry since 1942, we understand that investing in our employees is key to growing our business and improving the patient experience.
• We are always looking for people who want to make an impact in our communities, in our clinics, and as part of our teams.
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ProMed HR Solutions
Trustworthy care experts at your service.
Healthcare staffing is more than just having the right number of people on hand. It’s about having access to people you want; dedicated, experienced professionals of the highest calibre.
No one understands this more than ProMed HR Solutions.
Our medical staffing solutions feature the best qualified and most compassionate care providers in the following disciplines:
• Ultrasound Technologists
• MRI Technologists
• Echo Technologists
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists
• CT Technologists
• Rehabilitation Assistant
• X-Ray Technologists
• CLXT Technologists
• Laboratory Technologists
• Physiotherapists
• Radiation Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
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MIC Medical Imaging
We are Alberta’s largest radiology partnership
MIC started as Medical Imaging Consultants in 1996 with the merger of four local radiology groups. Now we are Alberta’s largest radiology partnership. We have over 100 radiologists with diverse sub-specialties and areas of expertise and over 450 technologists and support staff.
At MIC, we believe our people make all the difference. From our friendly customer support team to our caring technologists to our superb radiologists, our people are the reason practitioners and patients trust us for their medical imaging needs.
We offer exciting and meaningful career opportunities in unique environments. We invest in our workplaces, our equipment and our people – allowing our teams to offer the very best service to our patients.
We are proud of our people. Every MIC employee has the opportunity to participate in a charitable giving payroll deduction program to support local organizations. Their commitment to making our communities better makes MIC more than just a place to work.
Exhibitors
BRACCO IMAGING Canada
Ultrasound is the most widely used and a cost-effective imaging technology. The combination of ultrasound contrast agents with the latest evolving equipment has the potential to transform the clinical role of ultrasound to provide a flexible, cost-effective imaging capability equivalent to existing established modalities such as MRI, CT, and X-ray.
We oversee the relevant markets with three business areas specializing in different areas of life sciences: imaging agents, medical technologies, and health services. In every sector, the commitment of our people is to guarantee patients’ safety and the highest levels of care.
Contrast agents: The Group's main products are contrast media, medicinal specialities used to improve the diagnostic accuracy of biomedical imaging and the management of patients with diseases of various natures and severity.
Medical technologies: We design, develop and market advanced systems for the administration of contrast media for cardiovascular angiography and radiology, software for decision support for radiologists, and patient radiation dose monitoring.
Healthcare services: Through the Italian Diagnostic Centre (IDC) we offer analysis, prevention, diagnosis, dentistry, rehabilitation and personalized therapy services, in particular in radiosurgery.
CAMIS – Central Alberta Medical Imaging Services
Build Your Career With Camis
We provide medical imaging in 5 communities including Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Olds, Stettler, and Rocky Mountain House
Join Our Team Of Medical Imaging Experts: We’re Hiring!
CAMIS is a modern diagnostic imaging facility with a focus on three main pillars of care. Caring for patients, staff, and the community.
Benefits Of Building A Career With Camis
If you’re looking for a fulfilling career in medical imaging, working as a Sonographer with Camis in Red Deer may be the perfect fit for you. Our facility boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a modern, well-equipped workspace, including a full kitchen, staff and meeting rooms, gym, locker room and barbeque patio.
What we offer
• Competitive salaries and extensive benefits
• RRSP contributions, and paid professional dues
• Educational growth opportunities such as rounds courses and conferences
• Educational assistance to help you grow your career
Our work environment is one that values positivity, encouragement, and support, with a progressive and collaborative team that strives to make our facility a fun and enjoyable place to work.
Canadian Society of Echocardiography (CSE)
The Canadian Society of Echocardiography (CSE) is a non-profit organization of Cardiovascular professionals committed to excellence in Echocardiography, and promotion and delivery of quality echocardiographic services across Canada.
CMRITO
We are the regulatory body for medical radiation and imaging technologists in Ontario. Our primary responsibility is to serve and protect the public interest by establishing standards of practice for the profession and setting entry to practice requirements for medical radiation and imaging technologists. Additionally, we ensure the continued competence of our members through our quality assurance program and address concerns from the public through our complaints and discipline process.
College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Professionals of Saskatchewan (CMRIPS)
CMRIPS is the regulatory body for five disciplines:
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Medical Radiation Therapy
• Medical Radiological Technology
• Medical Resonance Technology
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
It is the duty of CMRIPS to serve and protect the public and to exercise its powers and discharge its responsibilities in the public interest with the primary objective of regulating the practice of these professions and governing the members in accordance with our Act and bylaws as well as to assure the public of the knowledge, skills, proficiency and competency of members in the practice of medical radiation technology and diagnostic medical sonography.
Glenwood Radiology
Independent and Accredited
Glenwood Radiology is accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Our mammography program is also accredited by the Canadian Association of Radiologists in the Mammography Accreditation Program. This program offers an independent, peer-reviewed evaluation of our equipment calibration procedures, performance, quality control and quality assurance programs, continuing technologist and radiologist education, image quality and x-ray exposure.
Careers at Glenwood Radiology
If you are interested in working as part of a motivated, service driven team of professionals with great remuneration packages, please view our employment opportunities. Submit your CV with our application form today!
Global Health Source
Looking for a sea change?
GHS can help
We have been assisting local and international allied health professionals with employment opportunities since 1999, and have a dedicated team to assist with registration queries, visa options and placements.
Whether you would like to locum or pursue a permanent role we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle needs.
We will maintain contact with you throughout the journey, from the time of your initial enquiry, until your arrival in your position in New Zealand or Australia. We are on hand during your “settling in” phase, which for some people can be a difficult period of adjustment. Several members of the GHS team have made international moves themselves and we can empathise with our recruits.
Health PEI
Ultrasound
There are numerous health job opportunities available on Prince Edward Island. Our recruitment team is here to help, and we would love to talk to you.
Whether you are in school training for a job in health care, ready to begin your career or medical practice, or you are looking for new opportunities, we will answer your questions about working, living and moving here, and support you every step of the way.
We promise you will be surprised by the prospects to tailor your career, the incentives we offer, and how smooth moving here can be for you and your family.
Human Integrity HR
Human
Integrity HR connects diagnostic imaging clinics with the best-matched talent,
placing the qualified candidates in the most suitable health facilities to
ensure a perfect fit for both our client and, most importantly, the candidate
to ensure long-term success for all.
Interior Health
For over 20 years, we’ve been working and partnering for the health and well-being of everyone in the B.C. Interior – over 834,000 people. So we can all enjoy a healthier tomorrow.
Our People. Our Communities. Our Health.
Top 100 BC Employer
We have consistently been named a Top 100 BC Employer. It’s all about our people: the people whom we serve and the people that work for us and with us. Their innovation, dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving our communities are what make us a Top 100 BC Employer.
IWK Health
IWK Health is dedicated to providing quality care to women, children, youth, and families in the Maritime provinces and beyond. Services are delivered through our Children's Health program, Mental Health and Addictions program, and Women's and Newborn Health. Across all three our approach is rooted in a collaborative model that integrates talented people with new technologies, research, training, and clinical excellence. We’re proud to provide the most complex levels of care in our region; we’re a strong advocate for the health of families; and we’re a global leader in research and knowledge sharing.
IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We provide primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. Our purpose, "to passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families, in all their diversity, through excellence in care, research and innovation, and applied learning." We are fortunate to have a team of 3400 employees, 250 physicians, a wonderful team of volunteers and a research community of over 700 investigators, staff, trainees and students.
Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country.
We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.
Kailo Medical
Better outcomes for all
At Kailo, we build every solution on one belief: that software should improve medical imaging, generate superior results and enable medical professionals to create better outcomes for all.
Let's make progress
Forward. That’s the direction we’re heading. With intuitive technology, a solutions driven team, and proactive vision, we help create better outcomes for leaders who are heading in the same direction we’re heading. Backed by personal one on one customer service, our product line solves challenges, instills confidence, saves time, and standardizes practices. It’s a new and better way forward for us, and a better way forward for the patients in our care. We’re in the software business, but what we’re really making is progress.
Medo.ai
At Medo, we augment ultrasound with artificial intelligence and cloud computing to bring expert-level on-the-spot diagnosis of ultrasound images to any clinician at point-of-care of a patient. This expertise can range from screening abnormalities in newborn babies at remote locations, monitoring old patients at home, aiding trauma patients in emergency rooms, to diagnosing liver and kidney diseases in family doctor's offices.
Nanosonics
Every day, 106,000 patients are protected from the risk of cross contamination because the ultrasound probe has been high-level disinfected with the trophon® device.
Since the trophon device’s launch in North America in 2011, there have been over 28,000 trophon devices installed throughout healthcare facilities across North America. This equates to patients being protected from the risk of cross-contamination in more than 100 million procedures. But this is only the start. Millions of procedures remain unprotected by trophon technology. trophon technology has redefined the global standard of care in ultrasound probe reprocessing, providing fail-safe ultrasound probe high level disinfection (HLD).
With the introduction of the trophon®2 device, the world's best just got better. The trophon2 device has an enhanced user experience for greater workflow efficiencies and traceability across the workflow for demonstrated compliance, to deliver consistent patient protection with every automated HLD cycle.
Northern Health
We deliver health care across 32 communities and 55 First Nation communities found in 6 regional districts of Northern British Columbia (view map), serving about 300,000 people, many of whom are Indigenous.
Our services include:
• Acute (hospital) care
• Mental health and addictions
• Public health
• Home and community care
More than 7,000 people work for Northern Health. Our facilities include:
• 18 hospitals
• 25 long-term care facilities
• Many public health units
• Many offices providing specialized services
Nova Scotia Health
Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need.
Partnerships are important to us. We work in partnership with community groups, schools, governments, foundations and auxiliaries and community health boards. Whether we are hosting wellness programs in the community, conducting innovative research in labs, or helping a patient recover in hospital; we are creating a healthier Nova Scotia.
Philips Canada
Intelligent. Definitive. Everywhere.
At Philips, we are committed to transforming healthcare and that includes evolving ultrasound to be a more intelligent, solution to enable swift and more confident decision making, for more people in more places.
Intelligent: we strive to be at the forefront of developing solutions that adapt to people’s needs and environments resulting in more accurate and consistent results in the hands of any user
Definitive: through exceptional image quality, advanced quantification, and intelligent solutions we provide information to customers to enable a more confident diagnosis
Everywhere: as care settings expand beyond the hospital, we are expanding the ability to use ultrasound in more places so more people can benefit
PracticeNWT
Ultrasound
PracticeNWT is the attraction and recruitment banner for health and social services professionals for the entire Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System. Our primary role is to attract health and social services professionals, including allied health professionals, midwives, nurses, physicians, and social workers, to the many outstanding employment and lifestyle opportunities available in the Northwest Territories.
Additionally, we support programs and initiatives designed to inspire Northwest Territories students and youth to explore careers in the health and social services professions.
So just what is the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System (HSS System)? The HSS System includes the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA), the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency (TCSA – Health), and the Department of Health and Social Services. Combined, these four organizations support health and social service delivery across all 33 communities of the Northwest Territories.
Intrigued? Come find out what it means to live in our spectacular territory, while doing rewarding work, and expanding your opportunities through our incredible employee programs and benefits.
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Pureform Radiology
Pureform Radiology is a boutique provider of community based Diagnostic Imaging services in Calgary and Airdrie. We currently provide X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, Bone Mineral Densitometry, Pain Management Injections including Fluoroscopy (Airdrie & Macleod location only) and Ultrasound Guided injections, and Biopsies.
We work with over fourteen Radiologists to provide a range of sub-specialties including: General Imaging, MSK, Intervention, Breast Imaging, Specialty Pediatrics and more.
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Our commitment to a philosophy of Patient and Family Centred Care is at the heart of everything we do and is the foundation for our values. This philosophy of care is in essence our culture – who we are, the shared purpose that brings us all together and how our patients and families experience care every day. Through meaningful engagement and co-creating mutually beneficial partnerships among employees, physicians, patients, families, clients and residents, together we ensure a seamless health system that supports Healthy People, Healthy Saskatchewan.
We are currently hiring for a wide range of positions throughout the province. We offer comprehensive benefits along with rewarding career opportunities focused on improving the health and well-being of the people of Saskatchewan.
TD Insurance
Insurance coverage & savings to help you.
As part of Sonography Canada, we provide members with insurance coverage that could fit your lifestyle and needs.
Find the right coverage for you from a range of insurance products
Welcome, Sonography Canada members
Being members means you have access to savings with TD Insurance group programs. The programs enable you to have access to preferred rates and savings on a variety of insurance options. Find a plan suitable for your needs.
Ultra Ray Inc
At Ultraray Medical, we’ve been supplying Canadian made radiation protection wearables and accessories since 1985. We are also the largest single focused national health imaging distributor in Canada.
With field representatives and distribution centres across the country, we pride ourselves on attentive, one-on-one service that makes the difference. In fact, nobody in the industry works harder to ensure the product or solution recommended is the best for the application and budget of their client.
Ultrasound
Efficiency, quality, and the patient experience are at the heart of exceptional ultrasound practice. Our approach unites these elements, offering products that will provide comfort and accuracy.
UTP Journals (Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography)
The Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography (CJMS) is the official publication of Sonography Canada. The journal has a well-respected editorial board and provides a sharp focus on the topics and issues facing the profession of sonography with a combination of society news, clinical and scientific original articles. CJMS is published four times a year and is distributed to all members of the Sonography Canada along with physicians in various subspecialties of medicine.Vancouver Coastal Health
It is our privilege to care for more than 1.25 million British Columbians
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is committed to delivering exceptional care to patients, clients and residents including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples
VCH is British Columbia’s hub of health-care innovation, research and academic excellence contributing to the local, national and global health care ecosystem and providing specialized care to patients in our region and throughout the province.
A great place to work
Our purpose is to bring staff and medical staff together as one collective team to deliver an exceptional care experience for all. To deliver our services, we have more than 29,000 staff and medical staff, 3,000 active volunteers and more than 900 principal investigators conduct clinical and discovery research at VCH Research Institute.
Why join VCH?
World-class team
At VCH, everyone plays a role in providing exceptional health care, collaborating to solve challenges, supporting each other and celebrating successes. Together we are strongest.
Comprehensive health benefits
We believe in taking care of yourself so that you can take great care of others. Most packages include; health and medical coverage, paid vacation, comprehensive leave options, access to diverse support programs and more.
Grow your career
We value continuous learning and offer employer-supported training, mentorship, coaching & leadership development opportunities.
Competitive salaries
Our competitive pay rates reflect the dedication and expertise of our team. Our health-care professionals are competitively compensated and enjoy flexibility, strong premiums and allowances.
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BMS (Canada) Group
Welcome to Sonography Canada’s Professional Liability Insurance Program
The Sonography Canada Liability Insurance Program offers coverage specifically designed to meet your practice risk needs and is an exclusive member benefit.
With expert service and support on your side, risk resources and best-in-class legal defence, the Sonography Canada Insurance Program is designed to meet your professional needs:
• Professional Liability
• Commercial General Liability
• Business Professional Liability
• Office Package Insurance
• Cyber Security and Privacy Liability
• Employment Practices Liability
• Legal Services Package
• Personal Legal Solutions
• Business Legal Solutions
Coverage for Practicing Non-Credentialed members is available. Contact Sonography Canada to apply for coverage.
Information
For registration support, please contact us at info@sonographycanada.ca, or by phone at 1-888-273-6746
Requests for changes, cancellation or substitutions must be submitted in writing to info@sonographycanada.ca prior to August 29, 2024.
You will need to use your Sonography Canada login information and member number when registering, which you can find by logging in to your account centre.
If you are not a Sonography Canada member simply choose the Non-Member ticket type.