Sonographer Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City UAE

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is currently seeking experienced and devoted candidates for the role of a Sonographer-Ultrasound. The successful candidate will be responsible to perform all sonography imagery procedures, analyze the output and reporting to supervisor as needed. The role holder works directly with patients and uses sonographic equipment to record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses as well as looking at unborn fetuses in prenatal care. This was listed by SSMC on 30 November 2023 and is inviting applications from interested applicants. The job ID for this vacancy is 128.

Responsibilities of A Sonographer

• Maintains the sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties.
• Facilitates anatomy and pathology in cross-sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaises with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests.
• Maintains safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.
• Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Operates advanced software on specialist radiological equipment e.g. Image reconstructions, quantifications and dynamic imaging.
• Maintains a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning.
• Maintains a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning.
• Ensures clear images for diagnostic purposes and makes adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary.
• Monitors and develops as necessary quality improvement indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement & compliance with patient care standards.
• Performs medical procedures are all done with accuracy, administers oxygen, takes vital signs, and gives emergency treatments as per requirement.
• Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy.

What You’ll Do More

• Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders  Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role.
• Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety, Materials Management, and Maintenance standards.
• Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines.
• Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies.
• Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
• Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care.
• Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff.

Qualification Requirements for Role of Sonographer

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography (minimum 3 years course duration).
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in Radiography / Radiology.
• Registration / certification or accreditation as radiographer / sonographer.
• 2 years of  post graduate experience in an acute care hospital.

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