• Application Deadline: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Sonologist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Patient Operation-Centred

• Provide quality service for patients by ensuring that every patient is treated as an individual in terms of courtesy, kindness, efficiency, efficacy, and confidentiality.


• Ensure that examination orders presented are complete, contain all relevant information, and meet the standard of “medical necessity.”


• Review examination images generated, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.


• Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.


• Ensure that the Sonology examination results generated meet standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released.


• Follow standard clinical protocols for resuscitation, bleeding, infection, or other emergency situations, when necessary.


• Other duties assigned that are appropriate to the role

Personal Operation-Centred

• Maintain a high standard in the discharge of duties within the Medical/Radiology Services Unit while adhering to accepted professional and ethical standards at all times.


• Operate optimally the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System RIS 


• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic Sonology procedures.


• Ensure that the three principles of radiation protection, namely justification, optimization (ALARA) and dose constraints/limits are adhered to.


• Operate optimally the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System RIS 


• Other duties assigned that are appropriate to the role.

Others

• Assist with the daily operation of the sonography services within the facility.


• Assume responsibility for the preventive maintenance program for ultrasound equipment.


• Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.


• Assist with the daily operation of the Sonology unit within the radiology facility.


• Exercise supervisory responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.

Requirements (Qualifications, Skills and Competencies)

• An MBBS degree with a postgraduate diploma in Sonology.


• Minimum of 5 years of practical knowledge and experience in ultrasound/sonology and related procedures.


• A registered member with the MDCN and other relevant professional bodies with a current practicing license.


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and sonography scanners & equipment


• Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.


• Excellent technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.


• Must understand and exhibit the highest ethical standards