Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and other modalities.
• Collaborate with radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to interpret and prepare imaging results.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients, including abdominal, obstetrical, gynaecological, vascular, and other speciality areas as needed.
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols, and radiography/sonography standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize imaging services.
• Ensuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and making adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary.
• Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the imaging procedures.
• Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients’ histories and medical records.
• Assisting the healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Operate sonography equipment to record and produce images of the composition, shape and motion of organs, blood, tissues or bodily masses
• Select the correct equipment settings and adjust to get the best angles and sites
• Scan patient and observe screen to make sure the image is satisfactory and make equipment adjustments as needed
• Prepare patients for exams and observe during procedures to ensure their comfort and safety
• Determine the best images to include in your report, noting differences between pathological and healthy areas
• Follow safety policies as applicable, recognize potential issues and institute measures to prevent complications
• Practice sterile procedures and prevent cross contamination
• Maintain cleanliness and order of workstations, rooms and equipment
• Liaise with HOD and consultant in charge on case management, evaluation and treatment plan.
• Carry out procedures as granted and approved in clinical privilege document.
• Deal with patients constructively and honestly and manage their grievances.
• Keeping abreast of the latest medical information through continuous medical education, formal education and personal professional development.
• Facilitate and make clinical & non-clinical presentations at hospital clinical meetings as assigned.
• Performing other applicable tasks and duties as assigned by the HOD and Consultant in charge.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess B.Sc Degree, PGD in Ultrasound with 5 years relevant work experience.