Radio Sonographer at Radiant Group of Hospitals

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Imaging from a recognized institution.
• Valid and up to date registration license by the Radiation Protection Board.
• At least 2 years working experince in a busy hospital.
• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good team player.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• He or she should observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• He or she should observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure safety and comfort.
• He or she should decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
• He or she should provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physicians.
• He or she should operate ultra-sound and x-ray machines to produce and record the required details of the examination.
• He or she should obtain and record accurate patient’s history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
• He or she should prepare patient for examination by explaining procedures, transferring them to the ultrasound or x-ray room and positioning them.
• He or she should coordinate work with physicians and other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
• He or she should clean, check and maintain sonographic/radiographic equipments, submitting maintenance requests and reporting minor repairs to the management where necessary.
• He or she should load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.