Summary
University Hospital Sharjah is seeking a sonographer for its Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department and outpatient Gynaecology clinics in Sharjah. The role includes performing routine and special ultrasound examinations, documenting images and records, preparing patients, and assisting with ultrasound-guided procedures. Applicants need an associate degree or an accredited radiologic health science qualification, at least one year of post-graduation experience, and a valid UAE MOH Evaluation in Radiography. The position includes shift and on-call duties, with availability to reach the hospital within 30 minutes of a call; the posting specifies a female sonographer.
The posting
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Position Summary
Performs a variety of routine ultrasonic procedures of a technical level consistent with optimal image quality. Responsible for patient safety and proper operations and maintenance of radiographic equipment’s.
Summary of Main Duties
- Participates in commissioning assigned areas and associated Clinical areas
- Maintains a record of scheduled patients and accommodates the emergency cases.
- Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System.
- Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing appropriate instructions.
- Performs routine ultrasound examinations according to agreed policies and procedures
- Performs special ultrasound procedures under the supervision of Radiologist.
- Shares after-hours/on call duties with other sonograhers in the department to be available to the hospital within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
Responsibilities
- Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images,
- Obtains proper ultrasound images according to standard protocols for reporting by radiologist.
- Refers to radiologist in case of any diagnostic difficulty.
- Assists the radiologist in performance of ultrasound guided interventional procedures.
- Practices safety measures in ultrasound and Environment of Care.
- Takes care of Gender related issues while performing ultrasound examination.
- Cover both Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department and outpatient Gynaecology clinics as required.
- Works any shift as per the duty roster of the Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department when designated
Position Requirements/Qualifications
- Associates degree or radiologic graduate of an accredited radiologic health science program.
- One year post graduation experience
- valid UAE MOH Evaluation in Radiography