Sonographer-Ultrasound

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

Job Description

Responsible to perform all sonography imagery procedures, analyse the output and reporting to supervisor as needed. The role holder will be responsible to work directly with patients and using sonographic equipment to record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses as well as looking at unborn fetuses in prenatal care.

• Maintains the sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties
• Facilitates anatomy and pathology in cross-sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaises with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests
• Maintains safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department. Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Operates advanced software on specialist radiological equipment e.g. Image reconstructions, quantifications and dynamic imaging
• Maintains a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning
• Maintains a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning

• Ensures clear images for diagnostic purposes and makes adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary
• Monitors and develops as necessary quality improvement indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement & compliance with patient care standards.
• Performs medical procedures are all done with accuracy, administers oxygen, takes vital signs, and gives emergency treatments as per requirement

Experience :

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Required:

• NLT 2 years post-graduate experience in primary degree in an acute care hospital.

Desired:

• N.A.

Educational

Qualification:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography (minimum three (3) years course duration)
• Associate Degree in Sonography (minimum two (2) years course duration)
• Registration/certification or accreditation as radiographer/Sonographer
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in Radiography /Radiology

Corresponding Activities performed by the role

Complying with Policies, Procedures, and Practices of the SSMC facilities and other regulatory requirements :

• Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures, and practices and ensuring alignment with SSMC facilities policies
• Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Maintaining Confidentiality :

• Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy

Promoting Customer Service standards

• Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders
• Maintaining positive…