وصف الوظيفة
Role Overview
Sonographer - Vascular at SEHA, responsible for performing vascular sonography procedures independently or under the supervision of a senior sonographer, analyzing output, and reporting findings to the supervisor as needed.
Role Purpose
To perform high-quality vascular ultrasound imagery procedures, evaluate diagnostic images, ensure equipment safety and maintenance, and support clinical and departmental operations within established protocols and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Sonography
- Perform all ultrasound imagery procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols.
- Apply detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
- Perform other related radiography procedures as required.
- Recognize anatomy and pathology in cross-sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols.
- Liaise with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests.
Image Evaluation & Reporting
- Evaluate and assess ultrasound images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness.
- Advise other staff on image quality when required.
- Forward images to the radiologist for review and reporting.
- Deal with initial enquiries from patients and clinical staff and relay information to clinical staff where necessary.
Equipment & Safety Management
- Take responsibility for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.
- Report any incidents, equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean and tidy working environment, including restocking of supplies and equipment cleaning.
- Comply with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.
- Comply with applicable precautions for environmental safety and infection control, using interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection in conjunction with relevant departments.
Quality & Compliance
- 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.
- Maintain the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded.
- Practice within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures.
- Ensure that Standard Operation Procedures and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections.
- Document all interventions in appropriate format.
- Comply with and support clinical audit processes within the service and report as agreed.
- Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.
Materials & Inventory Management
- Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
- Report shortages of materials to the supervisor at the earliest convenience.
- Maintain records for ordering and replenishments.
Clinical Support & Education
- Provide advice to medical and technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions.
- Participate in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in 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 if requested.
- Participate in the orientation and training of new employees and radiography interns.
- Ensure appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or online education units.
- Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure, certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
General
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Option A: Not less than 2 years post-graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, including Doppler, obstetrics and gynecology and abdominal sonography, of which not less than 2 years' experience as a senior ultrasound radiographer in an acute care hospital.
- Option B: Not less than 4 years post-graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, including Doppler, obstetrics and gynecology and abdominal sonography.
- UAE National: Not less than 2 years post-graduate experience in general radiography.
Desired
- Post-graduate ultrasound diploma certificate.
Skills & Competencies
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to recognize anatomy and pathology in cross-sectional imaging.
- Safe and competent use of radiology equipment and patient appliances.
- Ability to evaluate and assess ultrasound image quality.
- Professional and courteous communication with patients, family and medical personnel.
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