Radio Sonographer at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in line with the hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis.
  • Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
  • Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs
  • To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
  • Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures
  • Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
• Performs calibration and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
• Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
• Report daily to the Branch Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies
  • Track and report equipment downtime
  • Track and report equipment usage
  • Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
• Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
• Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists
• Ensure daily shift handover report
• Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.
• Active participation in monthly departmental meetings
• Always Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences, Higher Diploma in Ultrasound
• Minimum experience of 2 years' experience
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
• Special skills in Echocardiography will be an added advantage.
• Organizational Awareness and detailed-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork and reliability