Sonographer

Role Overview

Sonographer at NMC Healthcare. The role involves performing sonography imagery procedures independently or under supervision, analyzing output for diagnostic evaluation, and reporting to supervisors as needed.

Role Purpose

Perform all Sonography imagery procedures consistent with education, training, facility protocols, policies, and procedures, and applicable professional standards. Analyze output for diagnostic evaluation and report to supervisor as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Core Sonography Operations

• Perform all Sonography imagery procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Apply detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Acquire additional images as necessary to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Evaluate and assess Sonography images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, and advise other staff when required.
• Apply independent, professional, and ethical judgment in the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Recognize anatomy and pathology in cross sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaise with radiologist to arrange further imaging or tests.
• Perform advanced sonography services or other tasks delegated by the supervising physician, consistent with education, training, and facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Operate advanced software on specialist Ultrasound equipment, including doppler scan.

Reporting & Communication

• Forward images to Radiologist for review and reporting.
• Provide preliminary report of sonography examination for use by the interpreting physician.
• Deal with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and relay to clinical staff where necessary.
• Communicate 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.

Equipment & Inventory Management

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Report shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience.
• Maintain records for ordering and replenishments.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment, including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning.
• Report any incidents and equipment faults to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain the safe and competent use of all Ultrasound equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.
• Provide advice to medical and technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions.

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Practice proper entries and records into Hospital Information System.
• Input radiological images onto the Hospital PACS system.

Quality & Safety

• Promote and maintain quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place.
• Conduct method evaluation and development as per standard policies and procedures.
• Comply with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Comply with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections.
• Ensure that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections.
• Comply with and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed.

Occupational Safety & Health Management Systems

• Comply with all Occupational Safety & Health and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with those requirements.
• Notify Occupational Safety & Health Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assist with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
• Attend applicable Occupational Safety & Health and Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
• Comply with reasonable Occupational Safety & Health instructions, policies and safe working procedures.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety.
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies; Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible.
• Participate in the Occupational Safety & Health Management Systems audits and inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

Prevention & Control of Infection

• Read and implement the NMC Prevention & Control of Infection Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintain the strictest hand hygiene, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care at all times.

Continuous Education & Professional Development

• Participate in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, including teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations.
• Participate in department programs and committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings when requested.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education sessions.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid DOH/DHA/MOH/ARDMS license as Sonographer to practice in UAE.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ultrasound/Sonography (minimum 3-year course duration) OR Associate degree/Diploma in Ultrasonography after graduation (minimum 2-year course duration).
• Minimum 3 years' experience as Sonographer in an accredited Healthcare Facility.
• Valid home country license as Sonographer.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Knowledge in Arabic language (advantageous and desirable but not essential).
• Ability to apply technical skills, together with demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics.
• Proficient technology application skills.
• Basic MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• MS Outlook and Internet Explorer skills.