Sonographer

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Managerial Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments
• Performing all Ultrasound imagery procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols. Applying detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality
• Performing other related radiography (special) procedures as required
• Evaluating and assessing Ultrasound images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, and advising other staff when required. Forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting
• Recognizing anatomy and pathology in cross sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaise with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests
• Responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department. Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning
• Providing advice to medical/technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions
• Dealing with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and to relay to clinical staff where necessary
• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
• Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection (In conjunction with relevant departments)
• Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
• Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Being responsible for documenting all intervention in appropriate format
• Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed
• Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status
• Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings (if requested)
• Participating in the orientation and training of new employees and radiography interns
• Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
• Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Qualifications

Required

• a & b..
• NLT 2 years post graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, Including Doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography (of which NLT 2 years’ experience as a senior ultrasound radiographer in an acute care hospital).
• b.
• NLT 4 years post graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, Including Doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography
• UAE National: NLT 2 years post graduates experience in general radiography