Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, the Regional Practice Lead supports Medical Imaging Teams throughout Vancouver Coastal Health that requires regular travel between all sites including rural sites. Works in a team-based environment and is accountable for the development, implementation, and maintenance of practice standards for diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) within VCH Medical Imaging Services for all MI sites. Provides regional leadership, direction and guidance on practice activities and advancing practice, research, and education by reviewing and implementing consistent practice standards and goals and objectives in conjunction with designated management and other team members.

Leads the development and standardization of modality-specific policies and procedures, quality assurance, continuing education and training programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

Certification with Sonography Canada or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Completion of a recognized diagnostic medical sonography specialty program, plus a minimum of seven (7) years' recent, related experience, including three (3) years' leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid BC Driver’s license and access a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

NOTE - This position is for a regional practice leader to support both general US and cardiac US. Travel is required to departments within VCH.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Imaging theory and practice within a client and family centred care model.





Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by Sonography Canada and/or other relevant national professional associations.

Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality.

Demonstrated knowledge of safety requirements related to designated modality.

Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment

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 protected care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.

Demonstrated knowledge of Hospital and Radiology Information Systems.

Demonstrated knowledge of PACS i.e., digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.

Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader, motivator, facilitator, and team member.

Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate, coach and mentor staff.

Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols and manuals.

Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.

Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of enquiry and evidence-based practice.

Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and implement new projects.

Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.





Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.

Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

Demonstrated skill in modality specific techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.

Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.

Demonstrated 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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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.

📌 Regional Practice Lead, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver