Sonographer (Job Code:11547)
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NMC Healthcare is seeking a Sonographer in Abu Dhabi to perform advanced clinical sonography services under the delegated authority of a supervising Radiologist. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, conducting ultrasound examinations, reviewing images, and providing preliminary findings.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information
- Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician
- Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures
- Review examination images, synthesize sonography examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws and facility policies
- Perform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels
Requirements
- Valid DOH/DHA/MOH/ARDMS License to work as Sonographer in UAE
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography (minimum three years course duration) / associate degree in Sonography (minimum two years course duration)
- Minimum three years' experience as Sonographer under Radiology department
- Excellent command of oral and written English
- Proficient technology application skills; basic MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) MS Outlook & Internet explorer skills
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Job Description
- The Sonographer functions as a mid level healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising Radiologist, serves as a Radiologist extender.
- The Sonographer’s role and responsibilities extend are focused on providing advanced clinical sonography services.
- The Sonographer’s functions are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility, protocols, policies, and procedures, and applicable professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonography examination.
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
- Ensure the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant clinical information, and meets the standard for 'medical necessity.'
- Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination or associated procedures.
- Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
- Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
- Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
- 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.
- As necessary, acquire additional images to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
- Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
Qualifications
- Valid DOH/DHA/MOH/ARDMS License to work as Sonographer in UAE.
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography (minimum three (3) years course duration)/ associate degree in Sonography (minimum two (2) years course duration).
- Minimum three years' experience as Sonographer under Radiology department.
- The ability to apply technical skills, together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics;
- Self motivation and the ability to work under pressure;
- Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
- Proficient technology application skills; Basic MS Office (Word, Excel, & Power point) MS Outlook & Internet explorer skills.
- A supportive and caring disposition, adaptability and good time management skills, Team working ability, Confidence in dealing with stressful situations;
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