Sonographer

Role Overview

Sonographer at NMC Healthcare. Independently or under the supervision of a senior Sonographer or Radiologist, perform all Sonography imagery procedures, analyse output for diagnostic evaluation purposes, and report to supervisor as needed. Functions are performed consistent with education and training, in accordance with facility protocols, policies, procedures, and applicable professional standards.

Role Purpose

To perform high-quality Sonography imaging procedures, evaluate diagnostic output, and provide preliminary reports to support clinical decision-making by interpreting physicians, while maintaining rigorous quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Imaging

• 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.
• Apply independent, professional, and ethical judgment in Sonography examinations to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured.
• Perform advanced Sonography services or other tasks delegated by the supervising physician, consistent with education, training, and facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Recognize anatomy and pathology in cross-sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols.
• Operate advanced software on specialist Ultrasound equipment, including Doppler scan.
• Provide preliminary report of Sonography examination for use by the interpreting physician.

Quality Assurance

• Evaluate and assess Sonography images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness.
• Advise other staff on image quality when required.
• Forward images to Radiologist for review and reporting.
• 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.
• 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.

Equipment & Environment Management

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

Documentation & Communication

• Practise proper entries and records into Hospital Information System.
• Input radiological images onto the Hospital PACS system.
• 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.
• Provide advice to medical and technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions.
• Liaise with radiologist to arrange further imaging or tests.

Safety & Infection Control

• Comply with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Comply with applicable precautions for environmental safety and infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross-infections.
• Practise strict hand hygiene, including the 5 moments of hand hygiene.
• Maintain bare below the elbows at all times.
• Ensure environmental care standards are maintained.
• Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and infection control policies, standards and procedures.
• Notify OSH hazards, incidents, near-misses and issues, and assist with preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
• 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 and recycle waste as much as possible.
• Participate in OSHMS audits and inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

Professional Development & Training

• Participate in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on 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 orientation and training of new employees.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars and online education sessions.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure, certification and other mandatory training within established timeframes.
• Attend applicable OSH and infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid DOH/DHA License or DOH Exam Passed as Sonographer.
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Sonography/Diagnostic Ultrasound from an accredited Diploma Program (not less than 3-year syllabus).
• Graduate from an accredited Radiography program (not less than 2-year syllabus), such as The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Dedicated courses in specialized Sonography Imaging preferred.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, including Doppler, obstetrics/gynaecology and abdominal Sonography.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as Sonographer in a hospital setting.
• Valid home country license as Sonographer.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure.
• A supportive and caring disposition.
• Adaptability and good time management skills.
• Confidence in dealing with stressful situations.
• IT competencies.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics.

Additional Information

• Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI) is everyone's responsibility; all staff are required to read and implement the NMC PCI 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.