Sonographer

Job Description

• 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.