Sonographer at Venia Health and Medical Services

Job Summary

• The sonographer is responsible for ensuring excellent and accurate ultrasound imaging services within the standard operating policies and protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging procedures of high diagnostic value within the approved policies and procedures
• Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures and how to collect/get results.
• Ensureclear images for diagnostic purposes and make adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary.
• Selecting the appropriate settings and adjusting the patients' positions accordingly.
• Monitoring and caring for patients, ensuringtheir safety and comfort during the procedures.
• Ensure the patient’s condition is monitored all throughout the procedure.
• Selecting and examining images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings.
• Presenting the sonograms and preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients' histories and medical records.

Requirements

• B.Sc./ H.N.D in Medical Imaging or its equivalent
• Current practicing license with a minimum of 2 years of work experience
• Proficiency in the use of sonographic equipment
• Good practical knowledge of ultrasound procedures.
• Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• The ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way.
• Good visual acuity and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.