Radio Sonographer

Job Objective/Purpose

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in line with the hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.

Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis.
Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs
To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures
Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.

Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
Performs calibration and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
Report daily to the Branch Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies

Track and report equipment downtime
Track and report equipment usage
Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.

Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists
Ensure daily shift handover report
Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.
Active participation in monthly departmental meetings
Always Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences, Higher Diploma in Ultrasound
Minimum experience of 2 years’ experience
Registered and licensed by the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Special skills in Echocardiography will be an added advantage.
Organizational Awareness and detailed-oriented
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork and reliability

Apply via :

careers.avenuehealthcare.com