Senior Sonographer-Ultrasound

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Facilitates and supervises junior staff and ensures their abidance to going rules and policies as applied and implemented in the Section/Department/Facility

Maintains a sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties

Assists in preparations, cannulations and administrations of IV contrast agents

Facilitates anatomy and pathology in cross-sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaises with radiologists/obstetricians to arrange further imaging or tests

Maintains safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department. Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.

Operates advanced software on specialist radiological equipment e.g. Image reconstructions, quantifications and dynamic imaging

Maintains a clean and tidy working environment. Including stocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning

Accountabilities

Ensures clear images for diagnostic purposes and makes adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary

Monitors and develops as necessary quality improvement indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement & compliance with patient care standards.