Sonographer at WE

Reporting to: Hospital Manager

Overall responsibility

• Carrying out all routine diagnostic radiographs and ultrasound at the Hospital.

Roles and responsibilities

• To undertake initial patient evaluation, provide a range of diagnostic radiographs, perform ultrasound, and doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value on patients and produce high quality images whilst ensuring that radiation doses are kept to a minimum.
• To provide a high standard of technique and patient positioning and ensure that standards are maintained.
• Lead the department Quality Assurance equipment testing initiatives.
• Ensure proper documentation and management of patient’s records.
• To develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used in order to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report such to a Lead Radiographer.
• To use ultrasound testing to view the fetus in the womb to determine size, weight and/or gender, along with any potential problems with the fetus.
• To maintain daily logs of patients seen and perform routine maintenance of machines.
• Develop and Implement Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Imaging department and keep up to date with health and safety guidelines, including ionizing radiation regulations, to ensure safety of patients’ staff and self.
• To provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
• Accountable to the Hospital Manager for the delivery & development of all Professional services, together with exceeding deliverables (KPIs).
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission to the Hospital Manager of all professional departmental information required by Head Office.
• Ensure adherence to all legal & professional requirements.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post, as agreed by the Hospital Manager.
• Maintain the departments equipment inventory

Academic and professional qualifications

·        Diploma or Higher Diploma in Radiology & Sonography or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Radiation Protection Board.

·        Be a registered member of Radiation Protection Board.

·        At least 2 years’ experience

·        Proficiency in the use of computers and technology.

·        Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Additional skills

• Ability to work to targets
• Ability to work under pressure
• Approachable and Friendly
• Enthusiastic and Willing to Learn

Key Performance Indicators

1. Ensure compliance with radiology board
2. Reduced patient wait time
3. Reduced X ray and ultrasound rejection