Senior Sonographer-SKMC-Ultra Sound - Clinical

Job Description

Responsible to independently perform all sonography imagery procedures, analyze output and report to supervisor as needed.

Responsibilities

Managerial Supervising junior staff and ensuring their abidance to going rules and policies as applied and implemented in the Section/Department/Facility

Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties

Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary

If required, organizing and evaluating new equipment against perceived planned needs relating to different areas of Ultrasound

Technical

Directing and monitoring all procedures carried out by junior staff under supervision and step in whenever there is a requirement

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

Assisting Ultrasound Radiographers (Sonographers) with technical difficult and advanced procedures

Evaluating images for acceptable quality, correct parameters, appropriateness and completeness. Forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting

Performing other related radiography (special) procedures as required Sonographers are these days specialized

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 radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department. Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to the manager in a timely manner.

Operating advanced software on specialist Ultrasound equipment

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

Quality & Safety 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

Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable

Ensuring compliance 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 and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded

Complying and ensuring that those directly supervised comply with occupational health and safety at work policies and procedures

Assisting in the planning and developing policies that guide the service implementation process

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

Assisting in the development of clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed. Supporting the promotion of audit and research programs on service implementation, in line with national policy, statutory requirements and service requirements within the facility

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

Education Delivering and participating in training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of drugs and equipment, prescribing (whenever applicable), administration and treatment and management i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations

Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings

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

Qualifications

Qualification :-

Special Certificate:-

Required

a & b.. NLT 4 years post graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, Including Doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography (of which NLT 4 years experience as a senior ultrasound radiographer in an acute care hospital).

• UAE National: NLT 2 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital
  
  

b. NLT 6 years post graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, Including Doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography (of which NLT 5 years experience

as a senior ultrasound radiographer in an acute care hospital).

• UAE National: NLT 3 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital
  
  

About Us

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.