Sonographer, NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain UAE

NMC Healthcare is presently searching for experienced and passionate candidates for the role of a Sonographer. The successful aspirant will be assigned to work at NMC Specialty Hospital located in Al, Ain UAE. This job was posted by NMC on 14 November 2023 and is now open for all aspiring candidates.

Purpose of A Sonographer

A Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to create images for medical diagnosis and monitoring.

Duties of A Sonographer

• Performs work in the radiography rooms and wards on a 24-hour on-call rotation basis within the Radiology facilities and ER, OR, OPD and special clinics.
•  Reviews radiologic requests to determine the regions to be examined and the radiographic projections to be taken, based on the patient’s history, departmental guidelines, physician’s recommendations, patient’s condition and independent judgment.
• Arranges for appropriate patient flow to and from assigned clinical area.
• Transports, prepares and positions patients using care, tact, courtesy and patience
•  Adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of highly technological and costly radiographic equipment and accessories for Radiographic procedure to obtain optimum quality radiographs as prescribed in the departmental procedure manual.
• Ensures proper patient safety by utilizing special equipment or accessories for radiographic procedure.
• Reviews processed radiographs for optimal quality and assists in quality control by maintaining film processing units.
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast media, performing special radiographic procedures or operating specialized radiographic equipment under general supervision of Radiologist
•  Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and accessories for the performance of Radiologic procedures.
• Maintains clean and antiseptic conditions of the radiology equipment and accessories in the working and clinical environment.
• Demonstrates functional knowledge of sterile and isolation technique in order to prevent contamination.
• Recognizes change in patient’s condition that requires emergency action and initiates appropriate response.
• Demonstrates functional knowledge pertaining to potential radiation hazard and appropriate radiation safety regulations.
• Assists with the instruction of radiologic technology staff in aspects of radiologic technology that pertain to the clinical area and attends in-service education and staff development meetings.
• Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Radiologist.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography.
• Minimum 2 years of experience post qualification in related field.
• Currently licensed in country of origin and with a DOH/DHA/MOH License to practice in UAE.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.

Job ID

• 3267.

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