• Application Deadline:
• Position: Sonographer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Delta


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Profile

• The successful candidate will work as Sonographer for all SFH’s PHC facilities in Delta State under the A2F scheme. 


• He/She will provide appropriate health care services at the facility.


• He/She will report to the managing Physician of each facility.


• He/She will treat patients with utmost professionalism, attend to patients promptly, and relate with them with respect and kindness.

Job Role

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Operate and manage ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.


• Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.


• Provide sonogram and written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.


• Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, adjusting equipment as required.


• Prepare patient for examination by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.


• Record and store suitable images.


• Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, and quality assurance records (e.g., pathology, biopsy, post-operative reports).


• Coordinate work with physicians and other health-care team members, including helping during invasive procedures.

Qualifications / Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Radiology, Sonography or any related field from a recognized institution


• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme


• Must have a minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience as a Sonographer.


• Valid practicing licence from Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria for 2022


• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum. Other computer skills will be of added advantage

Skills and Competencies Required:

• A sonographer with knowledge and skill in clinical sonography management


• Has skill in operating ultrasound equipment to produce and record images.


• Accurate documentation of patient result into the records system


• Good relationship management/ advocacy skills


• Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook among others


• Must possess good report writing, interpretation, verbal communication, and presentation skills.


• High level of integrity and adherence to professional ethics


• Ability to always maintain patient confidentiality.


• Ability to cope with stress and to organise and prioritize workload


• Can speak some local language in state of implementation, ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for these positions is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivise talented individuals.