Summary
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is hiring a Sonographer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role performs ultrasound procedures, analyzes images, adjusts equipment to produce clear diagnostic images, and coordinates with radiologists on further imaging or tests. It also involves maintaining equipment and supplies, following safety and infection-control standards, and supporting patient care, including vital-sign monitoring and emergency treatment when required. Applicants need a relevant sonography or radiography qualification, current national license, and at least 2 years of postgraduate experience in an acute care hospital.
The posting
As published on ssmc.ae. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
Responsible to perform all sonography imagery procedures, analyse the output and reporting to supervisor as needed. The role holder will be responsible to work directly with patients and using sonographic equipment to record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses as well as looking at unborn fetuses in prenatal care.
Responsibilities
- Maintains the sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties
- Facilitates anatomy and pathology in cross-sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaises with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests
- Maintains safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department. Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
- Operates advanced software on specialist radiological equipment e.g. Image reconstructions, quantifications and dynamic imaging
- Maintains a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning
- Maintains a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning
- Ensures clear images for diagnostic purposes and makes adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary
- Monitors and develops as necessary quality improvement indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement & compliance with patient care standards.
- Performs medical procedures are all done with accuracy, administers oxygen, takes vital signs, and gives emergency treatments as per requirement
Qualifications
Experience :-
Required:
• NLT 2 years post-graduate experience in primary degree in an acute care hospital.
Desired:
• N.A.
Educational Qualification: Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography (minimum three (3) years course duration)
• Associate Degree in Sonography (minimum two (2) years course duration)
And
• Registration/certification or accreditation as radiographer/Sonographer
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in Radiography /Radiology
SSMC COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES
Corresponding Activities performed by the role
Complying with Policies, Procedures, and Practices of the SSMC facilities and other regulatory requirements :
• Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures, and practices and ensuring alignment with SSMC facilities policies
• Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
Maintaining Confidentiality :
• Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy
Promoting Customer Service standards
• Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customerfocused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders
• Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role
Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety, Materials Management, and Maintenance standards
• Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines
• Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies
Ensuring Personal Effectiveness
• Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position
• Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies
• Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care
• Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff
Technology or Medical Imaging (minimum three (3) years course duration)
And
• Post-primary Certificate or Diploma degree (minimum twelve (12) months course duration) in Diagnostic Ultrasound
• AND Current National License
Desired:
• Master's in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical Msc in a related field. (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)