Sonographer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile

• The successful candidate will work as Sonographer for all SFH’s PHC facilities in Delta State under the A2F scheme. 
• He/She will provide appropriate health care services at the facility.
• He/She will report to the managing Physician of each facility.
• He/She will treat patients with utmost professionalism, attend to patients promptly, and relate with them with respect and kindness.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Operate and manage ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
• Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
• Provide sonogram and written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
• Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, adjusting equipment as required.
• Prepare patient for examination by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
• Record and store suitable images.
• Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, and quality assurance records (e.g., pathology, biopsy, post-operative reports).
• Coordinate work with physicians and other health-care team members, including helping during invasive procedures.

Qualifications / Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Radiology, Sonography or any related field from a recognized institution
• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme
• Must have a minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience as a Sonographer.
• Valid practicing licence from Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria for 2022
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum. Other computer skills will be of added advantage

Skills and Competencies Required:

• A sonographer with knowledge and skill in clinical sonography management
• Has skill in operating ultrasound equipment to produce and record images.
• Accurate documentation of patient result into the records system
• Good relationship management/ advocacy skills
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook among others
• Must possess good report writing, interpretation, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and adherence to professional ethics
• Ability to always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to cope with stress and to organise and prioritize workload
• Can speak some local language in state of implementation, ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for these positions is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivise talented individuals.