Sonographer

Job Summary

Department and Working Conditions

• The role is based in radiology, diagnostic imaging, outpatient clinic, hospital, or emergency department settings in Dubai.
• Rotating shifts may include weekends and public holidays according to operational needs.
• The role may include emergency and bedside ultrasound examinations.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, gynecological, breast, small parts, musculoskeletal, vascular Doppler, renal, and urinary tract ultrasound examinations.
• Assess patients, obtain clinical history, position patients, and optimize equipment settings.
• Recognize normal and abnormal findings and acquire diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation.
• Assist with ultrasound-guided biopsies, aspirations, and drainages where applicable.

Patient Care

• Explain examination procedures and obtain informed consent where required.
• Protect patient comfort, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Monitor patients during procedures and respond to adverse events.
• Provide post-procedure instructions when necessary.

Equipment and Quality Assurance

• Operate, maintain, and perform routine quality checks on ultrasound equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions to Biomedical Engineering.
• Keep ultrasound rooms clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.
• Participate in equipment quality assurance and preventive maintenance programs.

Documentation and Safety

• Document examination details accurately in EMR and RIS.
• Store diagnostic images correctly in PACS and maintain patient records.
• Follow infection prevention, probe disinfection, patient identification, confidentiality, and safety procedures.
• Report incidents, equipment issues, and safety concerns promptly.

Collaboration and Development

• Collaborate with radiologists, obstetricians and gynecologists, surgeons, emergency physicians, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate scheduling and workflow with nursing and administrative teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, quality improvement, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Maintain competency through CPD, CME, mandatory training, and awareness of advances in ultrasound technology.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Imaging, or a related healthcare field.
• Valid DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter as a Sonographer.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2–3 years of post-qualification experience as a Sonographer in a hospital or diagnostic imaging center.
• Experience in general ultrasound, obstetric and gynecological imaging, and Doppler studies is preferred.
• Previous experience in a DHA-licensed healthcare facility is advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in diagnostic ultrasound examinations and strong knowledge of ultrasound anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and optimize image quality.
• Familiarity with PACS, RIS, and EMR.
• Strong communication, patient care, attention to detail, analytical, teamwork, and clinical judgment skills.
• Knowledge of DHA regulations, radiation safety principles where applicable, and healthcare quality standards.

Performance and Compliance