Radiosonographer

Job Purpose

Provision of radiological services through procedures and policy approved.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate imaging techniques.
• Receive and prepare patients for radiology procedures
• Communicate to the customer on radiography procedures
• Carry out radiological investigation as per approved policies and procedures
• Sort out images and forwarding them to the radiologist for reporting
• Participate in assisting in more complex radiological/ sonographic procedures.
• Provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
• Recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.
• Participate in supervising assistant practitioners, students and other staff, and delivering appropriate education and training.
• Observe health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others.
• Participate in ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported.
• Participate in protection of patients and staff from radiation hazards during radiology procedures
• Participate in carrying out radiography procedures as per approved policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Education

• A degree /diploma in Radiography from a recognized training institution.
• A higher national diploma in Ultrasound.
• Valid membership in a professional society.
• Up-to-date practicing license from KNRA

Job Experience

• Minimum 2 years working experience.
• Experience in a level 5 or 6 Hospital or Mission Hospital will be preferred.
• Excellent knowledge in RIS/PACS systems

Key Competencies – Skills /Knowledge / Aptitude

• Computer literacy.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Have good customer care skill/ experience.
• A good team player.
• Must be able to work in all radiology sections.
• Integrity, truthfulness, and capability of using both hands.
• Willingness to learn advanced skills and develop in the career path.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.