Sonographer at Kenya Red Cross Society

Key Responsibilities.

• To undertake initial patient evaluation, provide diagnostic radiographs, perform ultrasound and Doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value.
• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients and answering any questions they may have.
• Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and maintaining the room in which the procedure takes place.
• 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.
• Maintaining patient’s records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure if necessary.
• Ensure radiation safety measures and protection are observed to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety to patient’s staff and self.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment’s are in place and followed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and care of patients’ records.
• Liaising with doctors and other medical staff to clarify ambiguous radiology requests to prevent service anomalies;
• Review Patient Reports to ensure that they are accurate before sign off; and documenting and reporting all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities.
• Perform any other duties within the professional circuit as may be assigned from time

 Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Medical imaging sciences
• Higher Diploma in Ultrasound.
• Registered with The Kenya Radiation Protection Board.
• 2 years work experience in Radiology/Ultrasound in a busy hospital.