Job Description

 Preparing the patient for the ultrasound examination.
•    Perform diagnostic procedures using sonographic equipment.
•    Obtain and  record patient’s history
•    Maneuver patients into appropriate position for procedure.
•    Examine abdomen, breasts, female reproductive system, prostate, heart and blood vessels.
•    Record anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
•    Perform clinical assessment during the examinations.
•    Identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
•    Uses ultrasound machine to detect and determine any injuries inside the body
•    Identify normal and abnormal findings.
•    Analyzed sonograms and relay findings to physician.
•    Prepare preliminary reports.
•    Address problems and inquiries from patient and requests further testing if needed.
•    To view and interpret images with sound waves for the diagnosis and treatment of medical condition.
•    Perform accurate ultrasound tests of a particular area of the body based on the physicians order.
•    Execute calculations and measurements of the images performed and presented to the physician for a diagnosis and treatment plan.
•    Perform with the ultrasound testing machine to view the fetus in the womb to determine size, weight and/or gender, along with any potential problems with the fetus.
•    Selecting the appropriate equipment for the ultrasound examination.
•    Performing ultrasound examinations that yield important diagnostic information & recording and gathering ultrasound data.
•    Analyzing the data collected and reporting the ultrasound findings to the physician in an oral and written fashion for diagnosis.
•    Using independent judgement whether to extend the scope of ultrasound examination or not based on the ultrasound findings.
•    Interacting and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for providing a good quality care of the patient.
•    Develops new techniques for performing the examinations.
•    As well as helping the surgeons in the operating room to see structures and organs that may be obscured from direct view.
•    Working with radiologist on daily basis by assuming independent roles, by working for non-radiologists, and by working in a hospital settings without physician’s supervision.

Responsibilities

•    Preparing the patient for the ultrasound examination.
•    Perform diagnostic procedures using sonographic equipment.
•    Obtain and  record patient’s history
•    Maneuver patients into appropriate position for procedure.
•    Examine abdomen, breasts, female reproductive system, prostate, heart and blood vessels.
•    Record anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
•    Perform clinical assessment during the examinations.
•    Identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
•    Uses ultrasound machine to detect and determine any injuries inside the body
•    Identify normal and abnormal findings.
•    Analyzed sonograms and relay findings to physician.
•    Prepare preliminary reports.
•    Address problems and inquiries from patient and requests further testing if needed.
•    To view and interpret images with sound waves for the diagnosis and treatment of medical condition.
•    Perform accurate ultrasound tests of a particular area of the body based on the physicians order.
•    Execute calculations and measurements of the images performed and presented to the physician for a diagnosis and treatment plan.
•    Perform with the ultrasound testing machine to view the fetus in the womb to determine size, weight and/or gender, along with any potential problems with the fetus.
•    Selecting the appropriate equipment for the ultrasound examination.
•    Performing ultrasound examinations that yield important diagnostic information & recording and gathering ultrasound data.
•    Analyzing the data collected and reporting the ultrasound findings to the physician in an oral and written fashion for diagnosis.
•    Using independent judgement whether to extend the scope of ultrasound examination or not based on the ultrasound findings.
•    Interacting and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for providing a good quality care of the patient.
•    Develops new techniques for performing the examinations.
•    As well as helping the surgeons in the operating room to see structures and organs that may be obscured from direct view.
•    Working with radiologist on daily basis by assuming independent roles, by working for non-radiologists, and by working in a hospital settings without physician’s supervision.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor Degree or diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography minimum 3 year’s course duration. Bachelor Degree from an accredited university in a Radiography, Radiology Technology, or Medical Diagnostic Imaging Program/ Diploma in Radiology (minimum three (3) years course duration) / Associate degree in Radiography program (minimum two (2) years course duration.
•    Registration/ certification or accreditation as radiographer/ sonographer.
•    Associate Degree in Sonography minimum 2 years course duration.
•    Registered Radiographer, valid license in the country of origin. (Home Country)
•    DOH Licensed.
•    2 Years’ experience post qualification in general radiography field.