Senior/ Sonographer

Job Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound with or without contrast media to produce optimal diagnostic images in due regard to patient care, modesty, safety and clinical needs.
• Select and execute proper and appropriate techniques for individual patients according to his/her clinical needs within established professional and departmental guidelines.
• Provide care for patients undergoing examinations according to the conditions and nature of his/her illnesses and clinical diagnosis.
• Participate in shift and on call and rotation duties at raffles Hospital or satellite radiology clinics according to roster. Perform duties required in an event of mass casualties or coverage of fellow staff on annual leave or medical leave.
• Be responsible for the proper functioning and maintenance of ultrasound equipment and accessories within the designated work area. Be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of examination/ procedure room.
• Be responsible to inform the Senior / Principal / Lead Radiographer of any faults in any equipment to call for servicing.
• Ensure correct patient and area of interest is being examined, imaged and labelled accordingly.
• Prepare equipment and supplies required for any sonography procedures.
• Assist the Radiologist in ultrasound guided procedures and Surgeons in the Operating Theatre.
• Ensure ultrasounds performed are of diagnostic value with correct patient identification before patient leave the department.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines (e.g. proper disposal of Sharps and any biohazard substance after completion of each procedure and practise hand washing or hand rub).

Job Requirements

• Candidate must have a recognised and relevant Diploma/Postgraduate/Degree qualifications, or equivalent, with at least 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Candidate must be able to perform shift work and/or on-call duties

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.