Sonographer NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Full time @NMC Healthcare in Healthcare
  • NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah, AE View on Map
  • Post Date : November 19, 2024
  • Apply Before : December 19, 2024
  • Salary: د.إ6,000.0 - د.إ12,000.0 / Monthly
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 23263
  • Career Level  Intermediate
  • Experience  2 Years
  • Gender  Male Female 

Job Description

NMC Healthcare currently has a job opening for suitably qualified candidate for position of a Sonographer in NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, Dubai, AE. This is an Intermediate level full time role. For this position salary ranges from 6000-12000 AED, which may be slightly negotiable during the interview process.

Responsibilities of Sonographer

  • Organize and perform ultra-sonographic examinations in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by the supervising Radiologist. Document high quality images and practice good patient care.
  • Check patients identity and examinations required ensuring all examinations are justified.
  • Prepare exam room and select appropriate ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Obtain and record patient history including prior test results. Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. Enter test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
  • Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.   Maneuver patients into appropriate position for procedure to obtain the best images.
  • Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
  • Review examination images, synthesize examination results, prepare the preliminary findings and relay findings to Radiologist or Physician.
  • Ensure that the sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation. Follow the guidelines provided by the supervising Radiologist for a particular sonographic examination.
  • Maintain ultrasound equipment and supplies. Perform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels. Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately. Assist the Radiology Manager in maintaining accurate QC logs, service records etc.
  • Understand and practice proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer’s instruction.
  • Ensure the safety and comfort of the patient throughout the examination and provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population.

What you will do more

  • Assess patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate scanning / radiographic techniques.
  • Get pregnancy questionnaire consent from female patients of reproductive age and file it for future reference.
  • Ensure adequate information is available in hand to enable optimum application of procedures.
  • Observe and maintain contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department.
  • Aware of emergency procedures. Assist in any emergency treatment of patients, if necessary, i.e. allergic reaction. Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) at all times during the employment in the hospital.
  • Perform duties efficiently, effectively and economically in line with best practice and / or as directed by the Management in the provision of a quality service at all times.
  • Assist in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a Radiologist and senior staff.
  • Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients, for example by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise.
  • Prioritize workload in accordance with hospital procedures and guidelines, the severity of a patient condition, clinical urgency and the direct impact on their management. Manage an unpredictable work load effectively, while interacting successfully with fellow health care professionals.
  • Liaise with other staff / departments to ensure proper care of patients. Relate to and communicate with all other staff and customers in a courteous and helpful manner at all times.
  • Record image identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observe protocols to ensure patient confidentiality.
  • Assist in monitoring stock and supplies in the department.
  • Ensure examination rooms and equipment are prepared for whatever examinations are booked.
  • Take part in routine daily inspection of equipment and quality control checks on Ultrasound, X-rays and associated equipment contributing to quality assurance and audit initiatives.

Requirements for Role of Sonographer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in  Diagnostic Radiography or its equivalent
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Ultrasonography (preferable).
  • 2 years experience working with ultrasound equipment in various medical settings.

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