• Application Deadline: Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Sonologist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Description

• Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying gel to their skin, and positioning patients on the table


• Assuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and adjusting sonographic equipment as needed.


• Choosing the appropriate settings and adjusting the positions of the patients accordingly.


• Monitoring and caring for patients during procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.


• Preliminary findings are used to select and examine images, look for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determine if the scope of the exam should be expanded.


• The sonograms and preliminary findings are presented to the physicians.


• Completing necessary documentation and keeping patients’ histories and medical records.


• Assisting doctors and medical teams during invasive procedures.


• Sonographic equipment maintenance and cleaning


• Performing medical procedures such as oxygen administration, vital sign monitoring, and emergency treatment.


• Referrals for medical imaging are accepted.


• Determines appropriate equipment to use and selects appropriate equipment settings to provide medical practitioners with diagnostic information


• Calculates procedure details such as exposure length and intensity, as well as recording equipment settings.


• Patients explained procedures and their questions about processes are answered.


• Ensures the patient’s safety during procedures


• Prepares patients, screens, and equipment for procedures by positioning them.


• Determines whether images are suitable for diagnostic purposes and chooses images to show medical practitioners


• Procedure findings are communicated to medical practitioners.


• Prepare the examination room and ultrasound equipment for use. Assist radiologists with ultrasound-guided biopsies and vascular ultrasound procedures as needed.


• Using sonographic equipment, identify and record the appropriate anatomy and pathology.


• Maintain sonography equipment properly and report equipment failures.


• Reports should be written based on the scan results and completion.


• Notify appropriate medical personnel of any abnormalities that require immediate attention.


• Make use of your ability to solve problems and make decisions.


• Work independently or with little supervision, as well as part of a team.


• Manage multiple priorities and projects while remaining flexible in a fast-paced work environment.


• Demonstrate a strong work ethic as well as a friendly and cheerful demeanor.


• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality possible.


• Pursue professional development in order to continuously improve patient care.


• Taking a patient’s medical history and explaining the procedure


• Supporting patients during the imaging and/or testing process by answering questions about the procedure


• Using ultrasound machines to generate high-quality diagnostic images


• Examining test results or images for accuracy and coverage, and capturing additional images as needed


• Differentiating between normal and abnormal findings


• For physicians, analyzing and summarizing diagnostic findings


• Keeping track of findings in patients’ records


• Upkeep of diagnostic imaging equipment, such as ultrasound machines and transducers

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Sonographer or similar role


• Strong technical, communication, interpersonal and patient service skills


• The ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way


• Excellent eyesight and attention to detail


• Strong analytical, judgment and decision-making skills


• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Sonographer