Cardiac Sonographer at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• The Cardiac Sonographer provides echocardiography services to ensure patients receive high-quality care, in alignment with AGC - Tenwek CTC policies, prevailing regulations, and the mission to honor God through service.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
Patient Care & Communication

• Review patient medical records, including history, lab results, and requisition orders.
• Obtain and verify clinical information to ensure exam accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to explain procedures, support health outcomes, and enhance patient experience.
• Provide emergency care using basic support protocols until advanced care teams arrive.
• Share critical patient information with physicians and clinical teams, highlighting abnormal findings.

Equipment & Facility Management

• Request maintenance of echocardiography and electrogram machines; ensure optimal working conditions.
• Maintain exam area cleanliness and adequate stock of supplies.

Training & Mentorship

• Train and mentor junior staff in basic echocardiography skills.

Compliance & Ethics

• Safeguard patient and hospital confidential information.
• Display Christ-like character and adhere to Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya Clinical Officers’ Council regulations.
• Maintain legal compliance in clinical practice.

Clinical & Echocardiography-Specific Skills

• Perform 2D, color flow, and spectral Doppler echocardiography to evaluate cardiac lesions, hemodynamic significance, and pathology.
• Recognize abnormal findings requiring urgent review; inform interpreting physicians of significant changes.
• Respond to emergency exams in ICUs, wards, ER, catheterization labs, and operating rooms.
• Operate ultrasound systems and assist during dobutamine/stress echocardiography; perform contrast studies.
• Prepare written impressions and preliminary reports for adults and pediatric patients.
• Process and submit final data in electronic reporting tools; guide patients for follow-up or treatments.
• Place EKG leads accurately for cardiac monitoring.

Job Dimensions

• Analytical Decisions: Interpret data and information to guide decision-making.
• Operational Decisions: Manage day-to-day clinical and departmental tasks.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Attributes)

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (for Clinical Officers) or Diploma in Medical Imaging (Radiology Technologists) or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Certification:

• Preceptorship / Certificate / Higher Diploma in Cardiac Sonography.
• BLS; ACLS preferred.
• Licensing / Memberships:
• Clinical Officers Council of Kenya or Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) for radiologists.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in Cardiac Echo and other Diagnostics.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn and implement new procedures independently.
• Track record of integrity and accountability.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision.
• Commitment to God’s work and improving community health.