Sonographer - NMC Al Ain

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC GROUP SERVICES seeks a qualified Radiology/Ultrasound professional for a 24-hour on-call role within its Radiology facilities and ER/OPD clinics in the UAE. You will review requests, position patients, operate radiographic equipment, and assist with contrast procedures under radiologist supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound, a UAE license, and fluent English. Arabic is a plus. Excellent adherence to radiation safety and OSH standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience post qualification in radiology/ultrasound or related field.
• Currently licensed in country of origin with a DOH/DHA/MOH license to practice in UAE.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Adherence to radiation safety regulations and OSH standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiography in radiology rooms and wards on a 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Reviews radiologic requests to determine regions and projections as per guidelines.
• Positions patients and ensures safe transport and flow within clinical areas.
• Operates and adjusts radiographic equipment for optimal image quality.
• Assists with contrast administration and specialized radiographic procedures under supervision.
• Maintains inventory and ensures sterile/clean radiology environment.
• Participates in quality control and staff development activities.
• Ensures adherence to infection control policies and OSH regulations.

Skills

Radiology safety

On-call rotation

Patient positioning

Radiographic procedures

Quality control

Infection control

Emergency response

Staff training

Education

Bachelor degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography

Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography

Tools

Radiographic equipment operation

Job description

Duties and 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


• The nature of the job necessitates strict adherence to radiation safety regulations due to radiation hazards


• 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


• Demonstrates functional knowledge of sterile and isolation technique in order to prevent contamination


• Recognizes change in patient s condition that requires emergency action and initiates appropriate response


• Demonstrates functional knowledge pertaining to potential radiation hazard and appropriate radiation safety regulations


• 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 requirementsWork 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


• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Sonography


• Minimum of two (2) years' experience post qualification in related field


• Currently licensed in country of origin and with a DOH/ DHA/ MOH License to practice in UAE


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