Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 26, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Sonographer
Overview
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent will be responsible for providing safe, efficient, high quality diagnostic imaging services to both inpatient and outpatients through the use of modern imaging technology that includes computerized X-ray machines and multi probe ultrasound unit.

Key Responsibilities
1. To undertake initial patient evaluation, provide diagnostic radiographs, perform ultrasound and Doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value.
2. Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients and answering any questions they may have.
3. Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and maintaining the room in which the procedure takes place.
4. Performing the ultrasound ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images of every angle/section that must be assessed and ensuring the images are of best quality.
5. Maintaining patient’s records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure if necessary.
6. Ensure radiation safety measures and protection are observed to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety to patient’s staff and self.
7. Ensure scheduled maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment’s are in place and followed.
8. Ensure accurate documentation and care of patients’ records.
9. Liaising with doctors and other medical staff to clarify ambiguous radiology requests to prevent service anomalies;
10. Review Patient Reports to ensure that they are accurate before sign off; and
11. Documenting and reporting all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities and perform any other duties within the professional circuit as may be assigned from time to time

Required qualifications, attributes and experience
1. Higher Diploma in Ultrasound
2. Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences
3. Two (2) years working experience in similar position
4. Registered with The Kenya Radiation Protection Board
5. Exposure to hospital management systems and good computer skills are key essentials for the job.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@riverjordanmedicalcenter.com using the position as subject of email.

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