Locum Sonographer

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore seeks a qualified sonographer to perform diagnostic sonography, ensure service quality, and supervise junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a relevant diploma/degree and be competent in troubleshooting ultrasound equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records and participating in quality control activities. This role may involve on-call duties and requires adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Competent in diagnostic sonography.
• Conversant in processing ultrasound equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic sonography including ultrasound.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Ensure good diagnostic quality of services.

Skills

Diagnostic sonography

Quality control

Troubleshooting ultrasound equipment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography / Ultrasonography

Job description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (A) SPECIFIC

• Perform diagnostic sonography, including ultrasound and other imaging modes when necessary, with due regard to radiation safety, patient care and clinical requirements.
• Participate in the maintenance of a sufficient ultrasound services by roster and when necessary.
• Being on-call for relief staff for emergency and mass casualties by roster and when necessary.
• Ensure good diagnostic quality of services/products, notifying equipment problems.
• In charge of department whilst on non-office hour shifts with regard to matters at hand.
• Observe all radiation safety protection rules and infection control policy with regard to patients, staff and the public.
• Responsible for the good housekeeping and inventory of his/her workstation.
• Ensure maintenance of proper records of cases done consistent with good sonographic practice.
• May involve more advanced investigations with relevant experience and training.
• Provide guidance for quality control, practical teaching of students and juniors in patient care and clinical areas of sonography.
• Assist in patient management such as registration, billing, appointments, statistics if and when possible.
• Supervise junior staff working with him/her.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography / Ultrasonography or equivalent.
• Competent in diagnostic sonography and conversant in processing, quality control and trouble shooting of ultrasound equipment.

PROFESSIONAL LICENCE

• Radiation Protection Act – Radiation Worker Licence not required.

ABNORMAL PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITION

• Radiation hazards and physical lifting of patient.