Sonographer

Key Responsibilities Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role Managerial

• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments

• Performing all Sonography imagery procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and protocols. Applying detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce images of high diagnostic quality
• As necessary, acquire additional images to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician
• Evaluating and assessing Sonography images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, and advising other staff when required. Forwards images for Radiologist for review and reporting
• Apply independent, professional, and ethical judgment in the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Perform advanced sonography services or other tasks delegated by the supervising physician, consistent with education, training, and facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Provide preliminary report of sonography examination for use by the interpreting physician.
• Recognizing anatomy and pathology in cross sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaise with radiologist to arrange further imaging or tests.
• Responsible for the safe and competent use of all Ultrasound equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department. Reporting any incidents and equipment faults to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Operating advanced software on specialist Ultrasound equipment e.g. doppler scan
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning.
• Providing advice to medical/ technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions.
• Dealing with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and to relay to clinical staff where necessary
• Practices proper entries and records into Hospital Information System. Input of the radiological images onto the Hospital PACS system.

• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies and procedures
• Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections
• Ensuring that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed
• Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.

• Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participating in department programs/ committees, various hospital committees, and staff meeting (when requested)
• Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education sessions
• Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• The ability to apply technical skills, together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics;

• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies. Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible
• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.
• Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

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