SONOGRAPHER,DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES

Bandar Dato’ Onn Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Sonographer to perform high‑quality diagnostic ultrasound across abdomen, pelvis, obstetrics, breast and vascular studies, while supervising juniors and maintaining safety standards.

The role requires advanced Ultrasound expertise, independent clinical judgement, and the ability to plan workflows to reduce wait times. You will educate patients, document procedures, and collaborate with radiologists to deliver accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Imaging or equivalent with Advance Diploma in Medical Ultrasonography.
• Registered under Act 304 and Allied Health Professions Act 774.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of diagnostic ultrasound exams per protocols and requests.
• Produce, label and forward images to radiologists for reporting.
• Educate patients about procedures and ensure comfort and privacy.
• Identify urgent findings and escalate to radiologist.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure strict infection prevention across ultrasound rooms and probes.
• Plan workflow to improve patient flow and reduce waiting time.
• Document and charge procedures accurately.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise sonographers; support complex cases.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care & education

Team leadership

Clinical judgement

Infection control

Education

Diploma in Medical Imaging

Advance Diploma in Medical Ultrasonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment maintenance

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Sonographer performs high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations to support accurate clinical diagnosis and patient management. The role requires competency across multiple ultrasound specialties, adherence to safety and infection control standards, and effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals. The Senior Sonographer additionally exercises independent clinical judgement, supervises junior staff, ensures operational efficiency, and upholds advanced quality and safety standards in accordance with KPJ policies, Act 304, and BSRP 2010.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations (abdomen, pelvis, obstetrics, small parts, breast, thyroid, vascular, musculoskeletal) according to approved protocols and physician requests, ensuring high diagnostic quality. Produce, evaluate, and submit sonographic images with accurate labelling, documentation and prompt forwarding to radiologists for reporting. Prepare, assess and educate patients by obtaining relevant history, explaining procedures, ensuring comfort and privacy and providing safe patient handling throughout the examination. Identify abnormal or urgent findings and elevate promptly to the radiologist or consultant for immediate attention. Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment through daily checks, proper handling, minor troubleshooting and timely escalation of technical issues to Biomedical Engineering or vendors. Ensure strict infection prevention and control for all ultrasound rooms, probes, gel warmers and related patient-contact equipment. Plan and manage workflow and scheduling to ensure efficient patient movement, reduced waiting time and smooth daily operations within the ultrasound unit. Document and charge ultrasound procedures accurately, including consumables used, ensuring completeness for both routine and on-call cases. Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, patient-centred care and safe clinical operations. Support and guide junior sonographers, radiographers and students, ensuring proper technique, adherence to protocols and professional conduct. Senior Sonographer to perform and supervise complex or specialised ultrasound cases, exercise independent clinical judgement, coordinate workload distribution and mentor junior staff as part of senior responsibilities. Other Duties and Responsibilities Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Minimum a Diploma in Medical Imaging or equivalent with Advance Diploma in Medical Ultrasonography. Registered under Act 304 and Allied Health Professions Act 774.

ABOUT KPJ

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world‑class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.