Job Description:
Overview
- A sonographer is responsible for providing high quality ultrasound imaging service to patients in a prompt and professional manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)
- To perform clinical imaging duties in ultrasound.
- To assist consultants in ultrasound guided procedures.
- To oversee the smooth operations of the ultrasound section and ensure proper usage and care of equipment of the section at all times.
- To ensure quality assurance programmes are implemented and observed as well as initiate system improvement within the section.
- To deliver accurate and speedy imaging outputs at all times.
- To produce desired results effectively within given duration and allocated resources.
- To handle difficult situations like patients’ complaints and queries within the department/ section promptly and effectively.
- To render prompt and courteous service delivery to external and internal customers.
- To ensure efficient patient turnaround time per examination.
- To plan, organize and prioritize assigned tasks such that all are completed effectively and on time.
- To adhere to safe work practices especially safety and infection control.
Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)
- To maintain and upkeep an ultrasound section to ensure efficient work performance.
- To ensure physical environment and ambience of work place adhere to corporate standards.
- To prepare and conduct presentations during the Fetal-Maternal monthly meeting.
- To collate and prepare statistical data of the ultrasound section.
- To perform any other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Diagnostic Radiography / Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
- Accredited by recognized institutions/organizations e.g. Diploma/Degree in Medical Ultrasonography, Graduate diploma in medical Ultrasonography (DMU).
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
