Sonographer

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Date: 14 Feb 2025

Location: Sharjah, AE

Company: University Hospital Sharjah

Position Summary

Performs a variety of routine ultrasonic procedures of a technical level consistent with optimal image quality. Responsible for patient safety and proper operations and maintenance of radiographic equipment.

Summary of Main Duties

• Participates in commissioning assigned areas and associated clinical areas.
• Maintains a record of scheduled patients and accommodates emergency cases.
• Practices proper entries and records on Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System.
• Prepares patients for ultrasound procedures by accurately assessing patient needs and providing appropriate instructions.
• Performs routine ultrasound examinations according to agreed policies and procedures.
• Performs special ultrasound procedures under the supervision of a radiologist.
• Shares after-hours/on-call duties with other sonographers in the department to be available to the hospital within 30 minutes of receiving a call.

• Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, and documentation of images.
• Obtains proper ultrasound images according to standard protocols for reporting by a radiologist.
• Refers to the radiologist in case of any diagnostic difficulty.
• Assists the radiologist in the performance of ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.
• Practices safety measures in ultrasound and the environment of care.
• Takes care of gender-related issues while performing ultrasound examinations.
• Covers both Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department and outpatient Gynaecology clinics as required.
• Works any shift as per the duty roster of the Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department when designated.

• Associates degree or radiologic graduate of an accredited radiologic health science program.
• One year post-graduation experience.
• Valid UAE MOH Evaluation in Radiography.