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Sonographer

Kenya Red Cross Society

full time Nairobi Posted 16 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma in Medical imaging sciences

  • Higher Diploma in Ultrasound.

  • Registered with The Kenya Radiation Protection Board.

  • 2 years work experience in Radiology/Ultrasound in a busy hospital.

  • To undertake initial patient evaluation, provide diagnostic radiographs, perform ultrasound and Doppler examinations by capturing images of diagnostic value.

  • Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients and answering any questions they may have.

  • Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and maintaining the room in which the procedure takes place.

  • Performing the ultrasound ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images of every angle/section that must be assessed and ensuring the images are of best quality.

  • Maintaining patient’s records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure if necessary.

  • Ensure radiation safety measures and protection are observed to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety to patient’s staff and self.

  • Ensure scheduled maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment’s are in place and followed.

  • Ensure accurate documentation and care of patients’ records.

  • Liaising with doctors and other medical staff to clarify ambiguous radiology requests to prevent service anomalies;

  • Review Patient Reports to ensure that they are accurate before sign off; and documenting and reporting all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities.

  • Perform any other duties within the professional circuit as may be assigned from time