Sonographer

Role overview

Imaging and clinical duties

• Perform sonography procedures in accordance with departmental policies and apply anatomy and physiology knowledge to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Acquire additional images as needed and assess images for quality, appropriateness, and completeness; forward images to the Radiologist for review and reporting.
• Use professional and ethical judgment to capture relevant anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions accurately.
• Perform advanced sonography services or other tasks delegated by the supervising physician within training and facility protocols.
• Provide preliminary reports for the interpreting physician.
• Recognize anatomy and pathology in cross-sectional imaging, optimize scan protocols, and liaise with Radiologists about further imaging or tests.
• Operate specialist ultrasound equipment and software, including Doppler scanning; use equipment and patient aids safely and report incidents or faults promptly.

Department operations and records

• Maintain adequate material and equipment supplies, report shortages, and keep ordering and replenishment records.
• Keep the working environment clean and tidy, restock supplies, and clean equipment for subsequent use.
• Advise medical and technical staff on appropriate techniques and imaging interventions; handle initial enquiries from patients and clinical staff and relay them as needed.
• Record information in the Hospital Information System and enter radiological images into the Hospital PACS system.

Qualifications and licensing

• Valid DOH/DHA license or passed DOH exam as a Sonographer, and a valid home-country Sonographer license.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Sonography/Diagnostic Ultrasound from an accredited program with at least a 3-year syllabus, or graduation from an accredited radiography program with at least a 2-year syllabus.
• At least 2–3 years of Sonographer experience in a hospital setting.
• Fluent spoken and written English; spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.
• Dedicated specialized sonography imaging courses and at least 2 years of postgraduate ultrasound experience are preferred, including Doppler, obstetrics/gynecology, and abdominal sonography.

Personal and technical capabilities

• Self-motivation, ability to work under pressure, a supportive and caring disposition, adaptability, good time management, and confidence in stressful situations.
• IT competencies.