Sonographer

AimGulf; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Healthcare in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound across Radiology facilities, ER, OR, OPD and clinics. The role requires operating advanced radiographic equipment, ensuring patient safety and strict radiation control, with a 24-hour on-call rotation.

The candidate should have a Bachelor or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound, be licensed to practice in the UAE, and possess at least two years of post-qualification experience in radiology

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography.
• Licensed in country of origin and with DOH/DHA/MOH UAE license to practice in UAE.
• Minimum two years’ experience post qualification in related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures in Radiology facilities, ER, OR, OPD and clinics.
• Operate radiographic equipment and ensure patient safety and radiation safety compliance.
• Work on 24-hour on-call rotation and manage patient flow and positioning.
• Review requests and determine projections based on history and guidelines.
• Maintain infection control, sterile technique, and equipment cleanliness.
• Assist radiologists with contrast administration and special procedures as needed.
• Train staff and participate in OSH and infection control programs.

Skills

Sterile technique

Radiation safety

Patient assessment

Infection control

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography

Licensed in country of origin with DOH/DHA/MOH UAE license

Job description

Job Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 1 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 12659

Job Description / Role:

The Sonographer will perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures within the Radiology facilities, ER, OR, OPD, and special clinics. The role involves operating specialized radiographic equipment, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to strict radiation safety regulations and infection control policies. The position requires working on a 24-hour on-call rotation basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs work in the radiography rooms and wards on a 24-hour on-call rotation basis within the Radiology facilities and ER, OR, OPD and special clinics.
• Reviews radiologic requests to determine the region(s) to be examined and the radiographic projections to be taken, based on the patient’s history, departmental guidelines, physician’s recommendations, patient’s condition and independent judgment.
• Arranges for appropriate patient flow to and from assigned clinical area.
• Transports, prepares and positions patients using care, tact, courtesy and patience.
• Adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of highly technological and costly radiographic equipment and accessories for Radiographic procedure to obtain optimum quality radiographs as prescribed in the departmental procedure manual.
• Ensures proper patient safety by utilizing special equipment or accessories for radiographic procedure.
• Reviews processed radiographs for optimal quality and assists in quality control by maintaining film processing units.
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast media, performing special radiographic procedures or operating specialized radiographic equipment under general supervision of Radiologist.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and accessories for the performance of Radiologic procedures.
• Maintains clean and antiseptic conditions of the radiology equipment and accessories in the working and clinical environment.
• Recognizes change in patient’s condition that requires emergency action and initiates appropriate response.
• Assists with the instruction of Radiologic Technology staff in aspects of radiologic technology that pertain to the clinical area and attends in-service education and staff development meetings.
• Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Radiologist.
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements.
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports.
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.
• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

Experience Required: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience post qualification in related field

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography
• Currently licensed in country of origin and with a DOH/ DHA/ MOH License to practice in UAE

Skills Required:

• Functional knowledge of sterile and isolation technique
• Radiation safety regulations
• Patient assessment
• Infection control

Languages: Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic language is desirable, but not essential

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

One of the largest private healthcare providers in the United Arab Emirates, operating hospitals, day surgery centres, clinics, fertility centres, and pharmacies. Founded in Abu Dhabi in the 1970s, NMC handles several million patient visits a year across specialties including surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, orthopaedics, cardiology, oncology, and diagnostics.

Company Industry: Healthcare

Department / Functional Area: Radiology

Closing Date: 15 October 2026