Sonographer

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Date: 14 Feb 2025

Location: Sharjah, AE

Company: University Hospital Sharjah

Position Summary

Performs a variety of routine ultrasonic procedures of a technical level consistent with optimal image quality. Responsible for patient safety and proper operations and maintenance of radiographic equipment’s.

Summary of Main Duties

 

  • Participates in commissioning assigned areas and associated Clinical areas
  • Maintains a record of scheduled patients and accommodates the emergency cases.
  • Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System.
  • Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing appropriate instructions.
  • Performs routine ultrasound examinations according to agreed policies and procedures
  • Performs special ultrasound procedures under the supervision of Radiologist.
  • Shares after-hours/on call duties with other sonograhers in the department to be available to the hospital within 30 minutes of receiving a call.

Responsibilities

 

  • Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images,
  • Obtains proper ultrasound images according to standard protocols for reporting by radiologist.
  • Refers to radiologist in case of any diagnostic difficulty.
  • Assists the radiologist in performance of ultrasound guided interventional procedures.
  • Practices safety measures in ultrasound and Environment of Care.
  • Takes care of Gender related issues while performing ultrasound examination.
  • Cover both Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department and outpatient Gynaecology clinics as required.
  • Works any shift as per the duty roster of the Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department when designated

Position Requirements/Qualifications

  • Associates degree or radiologic graduate of an accredited radiologic health science program.
  • One year post graduation experience 
  • valid UAE MOH Evaluation in Radiography

Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities